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Charles Melville — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

U.S. Navy#80of 704

Surface warfare#33of 182

American Civil War#10of 1091

• Battle of Mobile Bay#1of 69

Charles Melville

Seaman, U.S. Navy

American Civil War• Battle of Mobile Bay

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

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Biography

Charles Melville was a Union Navy sailor who served during the American Civil War. He was awarded the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his gallantry during the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Serving as an Ordinary Seaman, Melville distinguished himself during the intense naval engagement on August 5, 1864. His actions during the battle earned him recognition and the nation's premier award for valor in combat.

Melville's legacy remains tied to his heroic actions at Mobile Bay, serving as a prominent example of naval service and dedication during one of the most significant naval battles of the Civil War.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts