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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022194 of 4481
U.S. Army#443of 2016
Infantry#417of 1502
American Civil War#10of 1091
Battle of Gettysburg#2of 75
George Grenville Benedict
Major (Union Army) Colonel (Militia), U.S. Army
American Civil WarBattle of Gettysburg
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
George Grenville Benedict was an American politician, newspaper editor and soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Benedict was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863. He was honored with the award on June 27, 1892.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts