David Nelson (VC)

Major, British Army

World War I †

Awards & Decorations

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Major David Nelson VC was an Irish 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.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Croix de Guerre — 1 citation(1 × 30 (each citation = one heroic action))

+30

Heroic Score130 pts