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John McGovern — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001059th out of 4482

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041901 of 4482

Bengal Army#1of 8

Infantry#417of 1502

Indian Mutiny#19of 214

Siege of Delhi#1of 5

Lucknow#2of 3

John McGovern

Corporal, Bengal Army

Indian MutinySiege of DelhiLucknow

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Indian Mutiny Medal
India General Service Medal 1854-1895

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John McGovern VC was an Irish 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 Indian Army. His exceptional bravery under fire earned him the United Kingdom's premier award for valor.

His legacy remains honored as one of the distinguished nineteenth-century military figures of the British Empire's forces in India.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts