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★Victoria Cross

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Arthur Tisdall — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

Royal Navy#53of 113

Marine Corps#61of 273

World War I#385of 928

Gallipoli campaign#9of 22

Landing at Cape Helles#2of 5

Landing at V Beach#1of 1

Krithia campaign#1of 1

Second Battle of Krithia †#1of 1

Arthur Tisdall

Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Navy

World War IGallipoli campaignLanding at Cape HellesLanding at V BeachKrithia campaignSecond Battle of Krithia †

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Arthur Walderne St Clair Tisdall VC was an officer of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve who served during the First World War. He was a British 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.

His gallantry took place during the Gallipoli Campaign when, as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Division, he repeatedly braved heavy enemy fire to rescue wounded soldiers from the beach. His conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice during the landings became a legendary act of lifesaving under fire.

Tisdall was later killed in action during the campaign. His legacy is preserved through his Victoria Cross, which remains one of the most celebrated naval awards of the Gallipoli Campaign.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts