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William Traynor — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals5

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1081380 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

Second Boer War#42of 131

World War I#385of 928

William Traynor

Sergeant, British Army

Second Boer WarWorld War I

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
Queen's South Africa Medal (4)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Bernard Traynor 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 in the British Army during his military career, achieving the rank of Sergeant. His actions in the face of the enemy earned him the Victoria Cross, the premier award for gallantry within the British honors system.

Traynor's legacy is defined by his exceptional bravery under fire, representing the highest standards of the British Army's infantry traditions.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts