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Heroic Score1301019th out of 4481
Number of Medals6
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1381381 of 4481
British Army#222of 876
Infantry#401of 1502
World War I#360of 928
World War II#472of 924
William Boynton Butler
Private (or equivalent), British Army
World War IWorld War II
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
William Boynton Butler 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.
Serving as a Private in the British Army, Butler demonstrated exceptional bravery during his military service. His actions earned him the nation's premier award for valor under fire, securing his place in military history.
In addition to his Victoria Cross, his service was recognized internationally with the foreign decoration of the Croix de Guerre from France.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Croix de Guerre — 1 citation(1 × 30 (each citation = one heroic action))
+30Heroic Score130 pts