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★Victoria Cross

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Robert Shankland — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score167582nd out of 4480

Number of Medals10

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score183678 of 4480

1914–1919, 1940–1946#1of 1

World War I#239of 928

World War II#264of 924

Robert Shankland

Lieutenant-Colonel, 1914–1919, 1940–1946

World War IWorld War II

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Distinguished Conduct Medal
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19
Defence Medal (United Kingdom)
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (2)
War Medal 1939-45 — (United Kingdom)
King George VI Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Robert Shankland was a Canadian 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.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Distinguished Conduct Medal(base 45)

+45

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+22

Heroic Score167 pts