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★Victoria Cross

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Pip Gardner — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score236281st out of 4480

Number of Medals9

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score248989 of 4480

British Army#50of 876

Armor#8of 347

World War II#146of 924

Pip Gardner

Captain, British Army

World War II

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Military Cross
1939-1945 Star
Africa Star (2)
Italy Star
Defence Medal (United Kingdom)
War Medal 1939–1945 Clasp
King George VI Coronation Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Captain Philip John Gardner was a British Army officer who served during the Second World War. He was educated at Dulwich College between the years of 1928 and 1932 before embarking on his military career.

He is best known as 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.

In addition to the Victoria Cross, Captain Gardner was also decorated with the Military Cross for his distinguished services and bravery in combat during his military career.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Military Cross(base 45)

+45

War Medal 1939–1945 Clasp(base 30)

+30

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

+61

Heroic Score236 pts