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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480
U.S. Army#443of 2016
Infantry#417of 1502
Battle of Five Forks#2of 22
American Civil War#10of 1091
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August Kauss
Corporal, U.S. Army
Battle of Five ForksAmerican Civil War
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Biography
Corporal August Kauss was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kauss received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kauss's medal was won for capturing the battle flag of the 22nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts