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William Napier — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals9

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score116678 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Crimean War#50of 151

Indian Mutiny#19of 214

William Napier

Sergeant, British Army

Crimean WarIndian Mutiny

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Crimea Medal (5)
Turkish Crimea Medal
Indian Mutiny Medal (2)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Napier 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 as a Sergeant in the British Army. His actions during his service earned him the nation's premier award for valor in combat.

His Victoria Cross is preserved and displayed for the public at the Somerset Military Museum in Taunton, Somerset, England, serving as a lasting testament to his bravery and service.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts