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★Victoria Cross

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John Collins (VC) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score236283rd out of 4483

Number of Medals6

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score2421595 of 4483

British Army#50of 876

Second Boer War#11of 131

World War I#135of 930

Gallipoli Campaign#3of 29

Battle of Beersheba#1of 1

John Collins (VC)

Sergeant, British Army

Second Boer WarWorld War IGallipoli CampaignBattle of Beersheba

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Military Medal
1914-15 Star
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Collins VC, DCM was a 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.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Distinguished Conduct Medal(base 45)

+45

Military Medal(base 30)

+30

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.35 (3 medal types))

+61

Heroic Score236 pts