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★Victoria Cross

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William Beesley — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041899 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

World War I#385of 928

Western Front#54of 154

World War II#486of 924

William Beesley

Sergeant, British Army

World War IWestern FrontWorld War II

Awards & Decorations

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

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Beesley VC was 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.

He served in the British Army, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. His actions in combat earned him the nation's premier decoration for valor.

His legacy remains preserved as one of the distinguished group of British soldiers recognized with the Victoria Cross for bravery under fire.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts