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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals1
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480
British Army#241of 876
Infantry#417of 1502
World War II#486of 924
Western Front#54of 154
Allied Invasion of Belgium#1of 1
John William Harper
Corporal, British Army
World War IIWestern FrontAllied Invasion of Belgium
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Corporal John William Harper VC 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.
He served as a corporal in the British Army. His actions during his service led to his decoration with the Victoria Cross, representing the pinnacle of British military honors.
His Victoria Cross is preserved and displayed at The York & Lancaster Regiment Museum in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, as a lasting testament to his bravery and legacy.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts