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Heroic Score150761st out of 4481
Number of Medals1919
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score398429 of 4481
British Army#182of 876
Second Boer War#36of 131
World War I#303of 928
William Nickerson (British Army officer)
Major-General, British Army
Second Boer WarWorld War I
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