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William Hope — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score218380th out of 4480

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score2202193 of 4480

British Army#67of 876

Infantry#148of 1502

Crimean War#9of 151

William Hope

Colonel, British Army

Crimean War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Crimea Medal
Medal for Military Valour (Kingdom of Sardinia)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Colonel William Hope VC was a distinguished Scottish officer of the British Army who received 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.

During his military career, he served with distinction, earning recognition not only from the United Kingdom but also from foreign allies. His exceptional bravery in combat secured his place among the most revered military heroes of his era.

His legacy is preserved today through the display of his Victoria Cross at the Royal Fusiliers Museum, located within the historic Tower of London, England.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Medal for Military Valour (Kingdom of Sardinia)(base 90)

+90

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+28

Heroic Score218 pts