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Heroic Score150612th out of 4539
Number of Medals9
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score164724 of 4539
British Army#144of 887
Second Boer War#32of 132
World War I#241of 945
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Major-General William Henry Snyder Nickerson was a Canadian-born British Army officer. He is recognized for his gallantry during the Second Boer War, where he earned the Victoria Cross.
The Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
His distinguished service was further recognized by several other prestigious decorations, reflecting a career of significant contributions.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100War Medal 1939–1945 Clasp(base 30)
+30Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+20Heroic Score150 pts