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★Victoria Cross

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William McWheeney — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score167582nd out of 4480

Number of Medals9

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score181827 of 4480

British Army#130of 876

Infantry#199of 1502

Crimean War#35of 151

Second Anglo-Chinese War#6of 16

William McWheeney

Colour Sergeant, British Army

Crimean WarSecond Anglo-Chinese War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Crimea Medal (4)
China Medal 1857-1860 (2)
Turkish Crimea Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William McWheeney VC DCM, also known as Mawhinney, was born in Bangor, County Down, Ireland. He was an Irish 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.

McWheeney served as a Colour Sergeant in the British Army. He was awarded his Victoria Cross for his conspicuous bravery and service during the Siege of Sevastopol, which took place between 1854 and 1855 during the Crimean War.

In addition to the Victoria Cross, his distinguished service during his military career was recognized with the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Distinguished Conduct Medal(base 45)

+45

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

+22

Heroic Score167 pts