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Albert Burton — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

U.S. Navy#79of 703

Marine Corps#61of 273

American Civil War#10of 1091

• Second Battle of Fort Fisher#1of 42

Albert Burton

Seaman, U.S. Navy

American Civil War• Second Battle of Fort Fisher

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Albert Burton was a sailor in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War. He distinguished himself through his courageous actions during the Union assault on Fort Fisher, a vital Confederate stronghold.

On January 15, 1865, during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, Seaman Burton was part of the landing force that assaulted the fort. His gallantry during the fierce engagement earned him the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.

His service represents the critical contributions of naval personnel in amphibious operations during the Civil War. Little else is recorded of his post-war life, but his legacy remains preserved through his recognition for valor at Fort Fisher.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts