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George L. Banks (soldier) — Victoria Cross

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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

Battle of Missionary Ridge#1of 10

American Civil War#10of 1091

George L. Banks (soldier)

First Sergeant, U.S. Army

Battle of Missionary RidgeAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

George Lovell Banks was an American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Serving as a First Sergeant, he demonstrated exceptional bravery and leadership on the battlefield during the conflict.

Banks was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for his valorous actions during the war. His dedication to duty and heroic conduct under fire earned him a lasting place in American military history.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

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Heroic Score100 pts