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Heroic Score167582nd out of 4480
Number of Medals4
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1711899 of 4480
U.S. Army#215of 2016
Infantry#199of 1502
Battle of the Little Bighorn#1of 5
Wounded Knee Massacre#1of 10
Drexel Mission Fight#1of 2
Philippine–American War#19of 118
World War I#239of 928
Great Sioux War#1of 1
Charles Varnum
Colonel, U.S. Army
Battle of the Little BighornWounded Knee MassacreDrexel Mission FightPhilippine–American WarWorld War IGreat Sioux War
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Charles Albert Varnum was a career United States Army officer. He is most noted for his service as the commander of the scouts for George Armstrong Custer during the Little Bighorn Campaign of the Great Sioux War. His leadership during these campaigns made him a prominent figure in the history of the American Indian Wars.
In addition to his service at the Little Bighorn, Varnum distinguished himself during the Drexel Mission fight, which occurred immediately following the Wounded Knee Massacre. For his conspicuous gallantry in this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration.
Over his long and distinguished military career, Varnum rose to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His legacy remains tied to the expansion of the American West and the notable cavalry engagements of the late 19th century.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Silver Star(base 45)
+45Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+22Heroic Score167 pts