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★Victoria Cross

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Albert H. Rooks — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals13

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score124350 of 4480

U.S. Navy#79of 703

Surface warfare#33of 182

World War II#486of 924

Battle of Makassar Strait#1of 1

Battle of the Java Sea#1of 1

Battle of Sunda Strait †#1of 1

Albert H. Rooks

Captain, U.S. Navy

World War IIBattle of Makassar StraitBattle of the Java SeaBattle of Sunda Strait †

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
World War I Victory Medal (United States)
American Defense Service Medal (2)
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal (3)
World War II Victory Medal
Presidential Unit Citation (Army) — (United States)
Military William Order

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Albert Harold Rooks was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy who served with distinction during World War II. Born in Walla Walla, Washington, he rose through the ranks to become a captain, exhibiting extraordinary heroism and leadership in the Pacific Theater. He is best remembered for his valiant command of the heavy cruiser USS Houston during the Battle of Sunda Strait.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts