Frederick Thornton Peters
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Captain Frederick Thornton "Fritz" Peters, VC, DSO, DSC & Bar (17 September 1889 – 13 November 1942) was a Canadian-born sailor in the Royal Navy and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Frederic Thornton Peters | |
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Born | (1889-09-17)17 September 1889 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Died | 13 November 1942(1942-11-13) (aged 53) near Plymouth Sound |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1905–1942 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Walney |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Service Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches Distinguished Service Cross (United States) |
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