Complex sentence: Thomas distinguished himself in France, against Jack Cade and in many other places and, as reward, was granted £100 during his life and the privilege of a 200 tonne ship to transport goods wherever he saw fit (excluding Calais).
Split into simpler sentences: Thomas distinguished himself in France, against Jack Cade and in many other places. He was rewarded with a grant of £100 a year during his life and the privilege of a 200 tonne ship to transport goods wherever he saw fit (excluding Calais).