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Edward L. Gilligan — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score100955th out of 4539

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1002618 of 4539

U.S. Army#396of 2023

Infantry#373of 1570

Third Battle of Petersburg#1of 28

American Civil War#8of 1095

Edward L. Gilligan

Captain, U.S. Army

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Third Battle of PetersburgAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Edward Lyons Gilligan was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gilligan received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Gilligan's medal was won after he assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag. He was honored with the award on April 30, 1892.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

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Heroic Score100 pts