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Abiather J. Knowles — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

American Civil War#10of 1091

First Battle of Bull Run#3of 12

Abiather J. Knowles

Private, U.S. Army

American Civil WarFirst Battle of Bull Run

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Abiather J. Knowles was an American soldier who participated in the American Civil War. He distinguished himself through his bravery during combat.

Knowles's most notable act of valor occurred on July 21, 1861, during the First Battle of Bull Run, which took place in Prince William County, Virginia.

For his courageous actions during this engagement, Private Knowles was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration for bravery in the United States. He was formally honored with this prestigious award on December 27, 1894.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts