Thomas Neely, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Thomas Neely

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1897

Place of Birth: Poulton, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Oct-1918

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Thomas Neely

  • Thomas Patrick Neely, (28 March 1897 – 1 October 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
  • A soldier with The King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, he was awarded the VC for his actions in late September 1918, during the Hundred Days Offensive of the First World War.
  • He was killed in action a few days later.

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