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Heroic Score150760th out of 4480
Number of Medals9
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score164827 of 4480
British Army#182of 876
Infantry#270of 1502
Second Boer War#36of 131
World War I#303of 928
Western Front#36of 154
Battle of Arras / Fayet#1of 1
John William Ormsby
Sergeant, British Army
Second Boer WarWorld War IWestern FrontBattle of Arras / Fayet
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
John William Ormsby VC MM 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 Sergeant in the British Army, specifically within the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. His exceptional bravery during his service earned him the nation's highest military decorations.
Ormsby's legacy and medals, including his Victoria Cross, are preserved and displayed at the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum in Doncaster, England, serving as a lasting testament to his gallantry and service.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Military Medal(base 30)
+30Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+20Heroic Score150 pts