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James Leach (VC) — 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

World War I#385of 928

Anglo-Irish War#1of 3

James Leach (VC)

Captain, British Army

World War IAnglo-Irish War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

Ribbon Rack

Biography

James Edgar Leach VC was a British Army officer and 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.

Leach served during a major conflict where his actions earned him the Victoria Cross, representing the pinnacle of British military heroism. He held the rank of Captain during his service within the British Army.

His legacy remains preserved as one of the distinguished recipients of his nation's premier award for valor under fire.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts