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Heroic Score378113th out of 4483
Number of Medals49
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score46652 of 4483
U.S. Marine Corps#15of 291
Marine Corps#10of 273
World War II#54of 925
Solomon Islands campaign#2of 9
Philippines Campaign#2of 3
Landing on Emirau#1of 1
Korean War#15of 197
Battle of Inchon#4of 16
Chosin Reservoir advance#1of 1
Vietnam War#18of 217
Battle of Khe Sanh#1of 1
Archie Van Winkle
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
World War IISolomon Islands campaignPhilippines CampaignLanding on EmirauKorean WarBattle of InchonChosin Reservoir advanceVietnam WarBattle of Khe Sanh
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
- Bronze Star Medalw/ 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
- Purple Heartw/ 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
- Air Medalw/ Numeral 2
- Combat Action Ribbon (3)
- Navy Presidential Unit Citation (3)
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2)
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal (5)
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal (2)
- Korean Service Medal (3)
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2)
- Vietnam Service Medal (4)
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (2)
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
- Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
- Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
- Philippine Liberation Medal (3)
- United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (2)
- Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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Biography
Archie Van Winkle was a United States Marine who served with distinction across multiple major conflicts of the mid-20th century. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions as a staff sergeant during the advance to the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and bravery under fire.
Throughout his military career, Van Winkle also served during World War II and the Vietnam War, eventually rising to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. His extensive combat service is reflected in a vast array of decorations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, multiple awards of the Bronze Star Medal with valor, and multiple Purple Hearts.
His legacy as a Marine leader is defined by his courage in the face of overwhelming odds in Korea and his dedicated, multi-decade service to the United States military across three major wars.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Bronze Star Medal ×2(base 30, 2 awards (rarity curve))
+69Philippine Presidential Unit Citation(base 25)
+25Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm(base 35)
+35Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.65 (4 medal types))
+149Heroic Score378 pts