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James Firth — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

Second Boer War#42of 131

James Firth

Sergeant, British Army

Second Boer War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Queen's South Africa Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

James Firth 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.

Firth served in the British Army during his military career, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. His exceptional bravery under fire earned him the United Kingdom's premier award for valor, cementing his place in British military history.

His Victoria Cross is preserved and held as part of the prestigious Lord Ashcroft Collection, which houses one of the world's most significant collections of gallantry awards.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts