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Heroic Score266480th out of 4481
Number of Medals18
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score294250 of 4481
U.S. Army#186of 2016
Infantry#172of 1502
World War II#224of 924
Battle of the Bulge#6of 9
Francis S. Currey
Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army
World War IIBattle of the Bulge
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heart2 bronze oak leaf clusters
- Meritorious Unit Commendation1 bronze oak leaf cluster
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal3 bronze service stars
- World War II Victory Medal
- Army of Occupation Medal
- Order of Leopold, Knight
- Croix de Guerre 1940bronze palm
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Francis Sherman Currey was a United States Army technical sergeant and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
During his service in World War II, Currey demonstrated extraordinary courage under fire. His actions during the Battle of the Bulge cemented his place in military history, earning him the Medal of Honor alongside numerous other decorations for valor and merit.
Following his distinguished combat service, Currey's contributions were recognized through multiple awards, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and three Purple Hearts, reflecting the intense combat he endured and the sacrifices he made on the battlefield.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Silver Star(base 45)
+45Bronze Star Medal(base 30)
+30Croix de Guerre — 1 citation(1 × 30 (each citation = one heroic action))
+30Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.35 (3 medal types))
+61Heroic Score266 pts