Tom Dresser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tom Dresser
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| Born | 1891 Laund House Farm, Huby, Yorkshire |
| Died | 9 April 1982 Middlesbrough |
| Buried |
Thorntree Cemetery, Thorntree, Middlesbrough
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Green Howards Machine Gun Corps Home Guard |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
Tom Dresser was a very brave English soldier. He lived from 1891 to 1982. He received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery given to British and Commonwealth soldiers. This award is for showing amazing courage when facing the enemy.
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Who Was Tom Dresser?
Tom Dresser was born in 1891 in a place called Huby, in Yorkshire, England. When he was 25 years old, he was a soldier in the British Army. He held the rank of Private. This means he was a regular soldier.
His Role in World War I
Tom Dresser fought in the First World War. He was part of the 7th Battalion of The Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own). This was a very important time in history.
A Brave Act in World War I
On May 12, 1917, something amazing happened near a town called Roeux in France. Private Dresser was given a very important message. He had to deliver it from his headquarters to the soldiers on the front line.
Delivering the Message
The journey was very dangerous. Tom Dresser was hurt twice on his way. He was in a lot of pain. But he kept going. He was determined to get the message to the front line.
Why His Bravery Mattered
He finally reached the trenches, but he was very tired. His courage and strong will helped his battalion a lot. It was a very important moment for them. Because of his bravery, he was given the Victoria Cross.
Where to See His Award
Today, you can see Tom Dresser's Victoria Cross. It is on display at the Green Howards Museum. This museum is in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
