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★Victoria Cross

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William Thomas Rickard — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score216386th out of 4480

Number of Medals6

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score2241380 of 4480

Royal Navy#20of 113

Surface warfare#9of 182

Crimean War#12of 151

William Thomas Rickard

Unknown, Royal Navy

Crimean War

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Crimea Medal (2)
Turkish Crimea Medal
Legion of Honour

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Thomas Rickard was a British sailor in the Royal Navy who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

During his service, Rickard demonstrated exceptional bravery, earning not only the Victoria Cross but also other notable decorations for his actions. His actions represent the high standard of valor associated with the Royal Navy during the mid-19th century.

In addition to his Victoria Cross, his distinguished service was recognized by the award of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and the French Knight of the Legion of Honour.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal(base 88)

+88

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+28

Heroic Score216 pts