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★Victoria Cross

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John Carmichael — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score150760th out of 4480

Number of Medals8

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score162989 of 4480

British Army#182of 876

Engineering#8of 24

World War I#303of 928

Western Front#36of 154

Hill 60 / Zwarteleen#1of 1

John Carmichael

Sergeant, British Army

World War IWestern FrontHill 60 / Zwarteleen

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Military Medal
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19
Defence Medal (United Kingdom)
King George VI Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Sergeant John Carmichael was a British Army soldier and 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.

Born and raised near the village of Glenmavis, Carmichael served during the First World War. His exceptional bravery was officially recognized by his country, leading to a civic ceremony held in his honor at the Airdrie town hall on July 9, 1918.

In addition to the Victoria Cross, he was also awarded the Military Medal for his distinguished service. Today, his Victoria Cross is preserved and displayed at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum located at Whittington Barracks in Lichfield, Staffordshire, serving as a lasting testament to his valor.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Military Medal(base 30)

+30

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+20

Heroic Score150 pts