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Harry Wells (VC) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals5

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1081380 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

World War I#385of 928

Battle of Loos †#1of 4

Harry Wells (VC)

Sergeant, British Army

World War IBattle of Loos †

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
1914 Star (2)
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Harry Wells VC 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.

He served as a Sergeant in the British Army. During his service, he demonstrated exceptional valor in combat, leading to his posthumous or lifelong recognition with the nation's premier award for gallantry.

His Victoria Cross is currently preserved and displayed for public viewing at the Police Museum located in Faversham, Kent, serving as a lasting testament to his bravery and sacrifice.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts