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Samuel Frickleton — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

New Zealand Army#3of 17

Infantry#417of 1502

World War I#385of 928

Western Front#54of 154

Battle of Messines (WIA)#1of 4

World War II#486of 924

Samuel Frickleton

Captain, New Zealand Army

First World WarWestern FrontBattle of Messines (WIA)Second World WarWorld War I

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross for New Zealand
Efficiency Decoration (New Zealand)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Samuel Frickleton was a distinguished soldier in the New Zealand Military Forces who served during the First World War. He was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, for his exceptional bravery during the conflict.

Following his wartime service, Frickleton continued his involvement with the military and was later awarded the Efficiency Decoration. His military service and legacy remain an important chapter in New Zealand's military history.

In 1977, Frickleton's wife donated his Victoria Cross along with his other service medals and coronation medals to the National Army Museum in Waiouru. Although these irreplaceable decorations were stolen during a major museum heist in December 2007, they were successfully recovered in February 2008 following a significant reward offer.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross for New Zealand(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts