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Edmund De Wind — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

World War I – German spring offensive#1of 1

World War I#385of 928

Edmund De Wind

Second Lieutenant, British Army

World War I – German spring offensiveWorld War I

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Edmund De Wind was an Irish officer in the British Army during the First World War. He served with distinction and made the ultimate sacrifice during his service, demonstrating exceptional bravery in the face of enemy forces.

He is best remembered for his actions that led to the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross, which is the highest and most prestigious decoration for gallantry that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

His legacy remains as a symbol of profound courage and dedication to duty during one of the most intense periods of conflict in modern military history.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts