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Daniel P. Matthews — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals11

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score120470 of 4480

U.S. Marine Corps#80of 291

Marine Corps#61of 273

Korean War#101of 197

Battle for Outpost Vegas (DOW)#1of 1

Daniel P. Matthews

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

Korean WarBattle for Outpost Vegas (DOW)

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Unit Commendation
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal (2)
United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal

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Biography

Daniel Paul Matthews was a United States Marine Corps sergeant who served during the Korean War. He was killed in action in 1953 during the Battle for Outpost Vegas while saving a wounded comrade. Matthews was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his single-handed attack under fire upon an enemy machine gun position that was blocking the evacuation of his fellow Marine.

His courageous actions and selfless sacrifice on the battlefield became a hallmark of Marine Corps valor during the conflict. His legacy is preserved through the posthumous presentation of the nation's highest military decoration to his family, and he remains a symbol of dedication and bravery under fire.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts