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William Henry Short — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals4

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1061592 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

World War I#385of 928

Battle of the Somme †#1of 2

William Henry Short

Private, British Army

World War IBattle of the Somme †

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
1914-15 Star
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal (United Kingdom)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Henry Short 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, Short was recognized for his conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty under fire. His actions exemplified the finest traditions of the British military during his period of service.

His legacy remains preserved as a recipient of the nation's premier award for valor, cementing his place in British military history.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts