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John Brown Hamilton — 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

Battle of Passchendaele#19of 42

World War II#486of 924

John Brown Hamilton

Sergeant, British Army

World War IBattle of PasschendaeleWorld War II

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

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Biography

John Brown Hamilton 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.

Hamilton served in the British Army. His exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy earned him the nation's highest military honor.

His Victoria Cross is preserved for posterity and is currently displayed at the National War Museum of Scotland, located in Edinburgh Castle, after being delivered there by his daughter and grandson.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts