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Albert Gill — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1917

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score393235 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Fighter / combat pilot#98of 177

World War I#385of 928

Battle of the Somme#22of 51

Battle of Delville Wood †#2of 2

Albert Gill

Sergeant, British Army

World War IBattle of the SommeBattle of Delville Wood †

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
1914 Star (1914)
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Sergeant Albert Gill was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Serving in the British Army, Gill demonstrated exceptional bravery under fire. His actions represent the highest standards of military service and dedication to duty, earning him one of the most revered military decorations in the world.

His Victoria Cross is preserved today as part of the prestigious Lord Ashcroft VC Collection, which is housed and displayed at the Imperial War Museum, securing his enduring legacy in British military history.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts