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★Victoria Cross

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James McKechnie — 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

Crimean War#50of 151

James McKechnie

Sergeant, British Army

Crimean War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Turkish Crimea Medal (4)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

James McKechnie VC was a Scottish 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.

Serving in the British Army, McKechnie achieved the rank of Sergeant. He is most remembered for his courageous actions which earned him the Victoria Cross, the premier award for gallantry in the United Kingdom.

His Victoria Cross is preserved today and is on display at The Guards Regimental Headquarters of the Scots Guards, located in Wellington Barracks, Chelsea, London.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts