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Lionel Beaumaurice Clarke — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals4

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1061593 of 4481

Canadian Army#34of 73

Infantry#417of 1502

World War I#385of 928

Battle of the Somme#22of 51

Battle of Flers-Courcelette#1of 1

Capture of Regina Trench#1of 1

Lionel Beaumaurice Clarke

Sergeant, Canadian Army

World War IBattle of the SommeBattle of Flers-CourceletteCapture of Regina Trench

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
1914-15 Star
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Lionel Beaumaurice Clarke, serving as a Sergeant in the Canadian Army, was a distinguished soldier of the First World War. He became the twentieth Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, which represents the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

His service during the conflict demonstrated exceptional courage and devotion to duty under fire. His actions solidified his place in Canadian military history as one of its most revered wartime heroes.

Clarke's legacy is defined by his supreme sacrifice and bravery, qualities that remain celebrated within the annals of Canadian military achievements and the history of the Victoria Cross.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts