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John Smith — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

Bengal Army#1of 8

Infantry#417of 1502

Indian Mutiny#19of 214

Siege of Delhi#1of 5

John Smith

Sergeant सार्जेंट, Bengal Army

Indian MutinySiege of Delhi

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Ensign John Smith was 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.

Born in Derbyshire in the United Kingdom, Smith enlisted in the army of the East India Company at the age of 23. He was posted to India in 1839 and served through various campaigns over the following decades.

Smith earned the Victoria Cross in 1857 for his actions during the historic Siege of Delhi. He remained in service in India until his death from dysentery in 1864.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts