Thomas Wilkinson | |
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Born | 1831 York, England |
Died | 22 September 1887 (aged 55–56) York, England |
Buried | York Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Marines |
Years of service | 1847–1871 |
Rank | Sergeant Instructor |
Unit | Royal Marine Artillery |
Battles / wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Legion of Honour (France) |
Thomas Wilkinson, VC (1831 – 22 September 1887) was a British soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.