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Calvin Pearl Titus — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals6

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1101196 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Philippine–American War#24of 118

Boxer Rebellion#13of 73

Battle of Peking#2of 3

Mexican Expedition#1of 1

Calvin Pearl Titus

Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army

Philippine–American WarBoxer RebellionBattle of PekingMexican Expedition

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Philippine Campaign Medal
China Campaign Medal
Mexican Service Medal
World War I Victory Medal (United States)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Calvin Pearl Titus was a soldier of the United States Army and the last American standard-bearer. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Peking of the Boxer Rebellion. He is known for saying "I'll try, Sir!" before scaling the walls of Peking.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts