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★Victoria Cross

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William Sutton — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041899 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

Second Anglo-Sikh War#2of 20

Indian Mutiny#19of 214

William Sutton

Bugler, British Army

Second Anglo-Sikh WarIndian Mutiny

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Punjab Medal
clasps Mooltan, Goojerat
Indian Mutiny Medal
clasp Delhi

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Sutton 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 Bugler in the British Army. His actions during his service culminated in the receipt of the Victoria Cross, which represents the highest level of military valor within the British honors system.

Sutton's legacy is preserved in Winchester, England, where his Victoria Cross is currently displayed for the public at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts