★

Loading archive…

★Victoria Cross

A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

USM-25.2Scoring Standard

Scored under the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25)

Patrick Bugden — Victoria Cross

< Back to Heroes

Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041899 of 4480

Australian Army#33of 85

World War I#385of 928

Western Front#54of 154

Battle of Passchendaele#19of 42

Battle of Polygon Wood †#2of 2

Patrick Bugden

Private, Australian Army

World War IWestern FrontBattle of PasschendaeleBattle of Polygon Wood †

Awards & Decorations

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

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Patrick Joseph Bugden, VC was an Australian 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. He served during the First World War in the 31st Battalion, Australian Imperial Force and was killed during the Battle of Polygon Wood during which he displayed the bravery for which he was posthumously awarded the VC.

Support & adopt

Become the named supporter for this profile and edit the tribute biography and portrait (Owner account required). Proceeds help keep the archive online.

Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts