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★Victoria Cross

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John Sullivan (VC) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score375115th out of 4480

Number of Medals9

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score387989 of 4480

Royal Navy#5of 113

Crimean War#3of 151

John Sullivan (VC)

Chief Boatswain's Mate, Royal Navy

Crimean War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Crimea Medal (2)
Indian Mutiny Medal (2)
Legion of Honour — Chevalier (France)
Turkish Crimea Medal
Medal for Military Valour (Kingdom of Sardinia)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Sullivan, was a sailor in the Royal Navy and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest 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

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal(base 88)

+88

Medal for Military Valour (Kingdom of Sardinia)(base 90)

+90

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

+97

Heroic Score375 pts