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Jan 29, 1876 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Died on 09 Dec 1958 (aged 82)
First World War Victoria Cross recipient
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About Henry Ritchie
- Henry Peel Ritchie VC (29 January 1876 – 9 December 1958) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour "in the face of the enemy" that can be given to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
- Ritchie received the first VC awarded to naval personnel during the First World War for his actions during a raid on the German colonial harbour of Dar-es-Salaam in November 1914, which left him seriously wounded.Despite the courage of his actions during the raid, Ritchie was not initially recommended for the Victoria Cross.
- Delayed by discussion at the Admiralty concerning the correct medal to award, it was not until 24 April 1915, nearly six months later, that the medal was presented.
- Ritchie never fully recovered from his wounds and was forced into early retirement the following year.
- Although he lived another 41 years, he never again commanded at sea.
