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Shahamad Khan — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals4

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1061593 of 4481

British Indian Army#4of 24

Fighter / combat pilot#98of 177

World War I#385of 928

Mesopotamian campaign#2of 7

Shahamad Khan

Subedar, British Indian Army

World War IMesopotamian campaign

Awards & Decorations

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

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Shahamad Khan was a soldier in the Indian Army during the era of the British Raj who was awarded the Victoria Cross. His actions rendered him one of the first recipients from the Indian Subcontinent to receive this prestigious award, which is the highest and most distinguished decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He achieved the rank of Subedar and served with distinction. His legacy remains as an early and highly honored decorated hero from the region, symbolizing immense bravery under fire.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts