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William St Lucien Chase — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals8

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score114828 of 4481

Indian Army#16of 82

Infantry#417of 1502

Second Anglo-Afghan War#8of 37

Chin-Lushai Expedition#1of 1

First Mohmand Campaign#1of 3

Tirah Campaign#8of 23

William St Lucien Chase

Colonel, Indian Army

Second Anglo-Afghan WarChin-Lushai ExpeditionFirst Mohmand CampaignTirah Campaign

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Order of the Bath Companion
Afghanistan Medal (2)
India General Service Medal 1854-1895 (2)
India Medal (2)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Colonel William St. Lucien Chase VC CB was a highly distinguished officer of the Indian Army who was awarded 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.

His military career in the British Indian Army was marked by exceptional bravery and leadership, culminating in his promotion to the rank of Colonel. In addition to the Victoria Cross, his meritorious service was recognized with his appointment as a Companion of the Order of the Bath.

Colonel Chase's actions and legacy remain an enduring example of the valor exhibited by officers serving in the Indian Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts