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Thomas Steele

1891 – 1978

English recipient of the Victoria Cross, and rugby league footballer

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Lived 1891 – 1978 (aged 87). Thomas Steele was a British rugby league player and rugby league.

Thomas Steele VC (6 February 1891 – 11 July 1978) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. A soldier with the Seaforth Highlanders during the First World War, he was awarded the VC for his actions on 22 February 1917, during the Mesopotamian campaign.

VC action He was 26 years old, and a sergeant in the 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

Rugby league Steele played three matches as a professional for Broughton Rangers, one of rugby league's founding clubs, and enjoyed a distinguished career as an amateur with his local club, Healey Street.

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Who was Thomas Steele?

English recipient of the Victoria Cross, and rugby league footballer (1891-1978)

When was Thomas Steele born?

Thomas Steele was born on 6 February 1891 in Springhead.

When did Thomas Steele die?

Thomas Steele died on 11 July 1978.

What was Thomas Steele's occupation?

Thomas Steele was a rugby league player and rugby league.

What nationality was Thomas Steele?

Thomas Steele was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Steele

· Wikidata: Q7794180

· DBpedia: Thomas Steele (VC)

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