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★Victoria Cross

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Charles Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals6

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1101196 of 4481

British Army#241of 876

World War II#486of 924

North African campaign#9of 13

Tunisian campaign †#1of 3

Charles Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell

Captain, British Army

World War IINorth African campaignTunisian campaign †

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
1939-1945 Star
Africa Star (2)
Australian Defence Medal
War Medal 1939-1945

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Captain Charles Antony Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell, VC 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.

He served as a Captain during his military career, demonstrating exceptional bravery under fire. His actions represented the highest standards of military service and devotion to duty, earning him the United Kingdom's premier award for valor.

His legacy remains preserved as a distinguished holder of the Victoria Cross, representing the courage of British officers during his period of service.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts