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William Raynor — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041899 of 4480

Indian Army#16of 82

Infantry#417of 1502

Gurkha War#1of 1

Indian Mutiny#19of 214

Siege of Delhi#1of 5

William Raynor

Captain, Indian Army

Gurkha WarIndian MutinySiege of Delhi

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Army of India Medal
Indian Mutiny Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Raynor 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. Serving in the Indian Army, he distinguished himself through acts of valor during his military career.

Raynor holds a unique place in military history as the oldest recipient of the Victoria Cross, receiving the decoration at 61 years of age. His legacy of bravery remains a significant point of historical interest.

His Victoria Cross is preserved and displayed at the Royal Logistic Corps Museum in Camberley, Surrey, serving as a lasting testament to his service and courage.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts