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Frederick Bergendahl — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Indian Wars#11of 166

American Indian Wars#5of 56

Frederick Bergendahl

Private, U.S. Army

Indian WarsAmerican Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Indian Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Frederick Bergendahl was a private in the United States Army who served during the American Indian Wars in the late 19th century. As a member of the band of the 4th U.S. Cavalry, he demonstrated exceptional gallantry in action against hostile Indians.

His courageous actions during the Indian Campaigns earned him the United States military's highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor. His dedicated service during this turbulent period of American history remains a testament to the bravery of frontier soldiers.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts