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Stewart McPherson (VC) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1921

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score394023 of 4481

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

Anglo-Persian War#2of 13

Indian Mutiny#19of 214

Stewart McPherson (VC)

Colour-Sergeant, British Army

Anglo-Persian WarIndian Mutiny

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Queen's South Africa Medal
King's South Africa Medal (3)
1914 Star (1914)
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Stewart McPherson VC was a Scottish soldier in India and a 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 military forces.

He served as a Colour-Sergeant in the British Army. His actions in India earned him the Victoria Cross, which is the premier award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for British forces.

His service during this period remains a distinguished part of the history of Scottish soldiers serving in the British Army during the 19th century.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts