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Heroic Score207415th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score2073310 of 4480
U.S. Navy#37of 703
Fighter / combat pilot#42of 177
Battle of Veracruz (1914)#1of 2
World War I#169of 928
World War II#200of 924
Adolphus Staton
Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Battle of Veracruz (1914)World War IWorld War II
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Adolphus Staton was a career officer in the United States Navy who reached the rank of Rear Admiral. Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, he pursued a naval career starting with his education at the United States Naval Academy, graduating with the class of 1902.
Throughout his distinguished service in the Navy, Staton was recognized with the nation's highest military decorations for his valor and leadership. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, which represents the pinnacle of military recognition in the United States, as well as the Navy Cross, the Navy's second-highest award for extraordinary heroism.
After a long and dedicated career of service to his country, Rear Admiral Staton retired from active duty. He lived out his remaining years in Maryland, passing away in Chevy Chase.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Navy Cross(base 80)
+80Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+27Heroic Score207 pts