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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480
Australian Army#33of 85
Second Boer War#42of 131
World War I#385of 928
Gallipoli Campaign#12of 29
Landing at Anzac Cove#4of 8
Western Front#54of 154
Battle of the Somme#22of 51
Battle of Pozières#8of 15
Battle of Mouquet Farm#5of 10
Battle of Arras#6of 12
World War II#486of 924
James Newland
Lieutenant Colonel, Australian Army
Second Boer WarWorld War IGallipoli CampaignLanding at Anzac CoveWestern FrontBattle of the SommeBattle of PozièresBattle of Mouquet FarmBattle of ArrasWorld War II
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
James Ernest Newland, VC was an Australian soldier, policeman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Newland was awarded the Victoria Cross following three separate actions in April 1917, during attacks against German forces retreating to the Hindenburg Line. While in command of a company, Newland successfully led his men in several assaults on German positions and repulsed subsequent counter-attacks.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts