Thomas de Strickland
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Sir Thomas de Strickland (also Stryckeland; 1367 – 30 July 1455) was an English soldier. He is best known for carrying the banner of St. George at the battle of Agincourt.[1][2]
Biography
On 21 July 1403, de Strickland fought on the Royalist side at the Battle of Shrewsbury for Henry IV and was awarded by the King, a sum of £38 and two horses which had belonged to the rebel Henry Percy (Hotspur).[citation needed] He was also rewarded for his valiant efforts by being made Keeper of Inglewood royal forest in Cumberland.[3]
He was appointed Sheriff of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire for 1410 and for 1414.[3]
He was elected one of the knights of the shire (to represent Westmorland in the Parliament of England) in 1404, 1429, and 1431.[3]
Battle of Agincourt
On 25 October 1415, de Strickland and his Men at arms, including a group of archers known as "the Kendal Bowmen", were part of the army of King Henry V which won a major battle at Agincourt in North West France against superior numbers. As de Strickland was a knight in training, or esquire, he fought dismounted with a sword, It was a question of honour that a man who carried the banner of St. George did so without the protection of a shield, as he would be protected by his men at arms.