★

Loading archive…

★Victoria Cross

A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

USM-25.2Scoring Standard

Scored under the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25)

Axel H. Reed — Victoria Cross

< Back to Heroes

Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

Battle of Chickamauga#2of 16

Battle of Missionary Ridge#1of 10

Axel H. Reed

Captain, U.S. Army

American Civil WarBattle of ChickamaugaBattle of Missionary Ridge

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Axel Hayford Reed was a captain in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. During the battles at Chickamauga, Georgia and Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on 19 September and 15 November 1863, respectively, Reed voluntarily left his position in the rear of the army to engage the Confederates. He was later severely wounded while leading a charge against Confederate positions.

Support & adopt

Become the named supporter for this profile and edit the tribute biography and portrait (Owner account required). Proceeds help keep the archive online.

Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts