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★Victoria Cross

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James Pitts (VC) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals9

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score116678 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

Second Boer War#42of 131

James Pitts (VC)

Corporal, British Army

Second Boer War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
Queen's South Africa Medal
King's South Africa Medal
1914-15 Star
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19
King George VI Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

James Pitts VC MSM 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 Corporal in the British Army. His actions earned him the nation's highest military decoration for valor, which is currently preserved and displayed for the public.

In addition to his Victoria Cross, he was also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. His legacy continues to be honored in England, including a public plaque unveiled in his honor at Blackburn town hall in 2019.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts