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James Upton — 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

Infantry#417of 1502

World War I#385of 928

James Upton

Corporal, British Army

World War I

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Corporal James Upton VC was a British Army soldier and 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 during his military career, demonstrating exceptional valor on the battlefield that earned him his nation's premier decoration for gallantry.

His legacy remains preserved as one of the distinguished recipients of the Victoria Cross, representing the highest standards of bravery and service within the British Armed Forces.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts