Thomas Edward Rendle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thomas Edward Rendle
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| Born | 14 December 1884 Bedminster, Bristol, England |
| Died | 1 June 1946 (aged 61) Cape Town, South Africa |
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Maitland Road No 1 Cemetery, Cape Town
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1902-20 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of St George 4th Class (Russia) |
Thomas Edward Rendle was a brave soldier from England. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, which is the highest and most important award for courage given to soldiers in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. He earned this special medal for being incredibly brave during a war.
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A Hero in World War I
Thomas Edward Rendle was born in 1884. When he was 29 years old, he was a soldier in the British Army. He served as a bandsman, which meant he was part of the army band. He was with the 1st Battalion of The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry during World War I.
Incredible Bravery in Battle
On November 20, 1914, something amazing happened near a place called Wulverghem in Belgium. There was a lot of fighting, with heavy rifle and shell fire all around. Even though it was very dangerous, Bandsman Rendle bravely helped wounded soldiers.
He also rescued men who had been buried in their trenches. This happened because the enemy's big cannons were firing so much that the walls of the trenches were collapsing. Thomas Rendle risked his own life to save his fellow soldiers. For his incredible courage, he was given the Victoria Cross.
Life After the War
After World War I ended, Thomas Rendle continued his military career. He eventually reached the rank of sergeant.
Later, he moved to South Africa. There, he became the bandmaster for another military group called the Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles. He continued to share his musical talents and leadership skills. Thomas Edward Rendle passed away in 1946 when he was 61 years old.
The Victoria Cross Medal
Thomas Rendle's Victoria Cross medal is a very important historical item. You can see it on display at the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum. This museum is located in Victoria Barracks, Bodmin, in Cornwall, England. It helps people remember his bravery and sacrifice.
