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George Schneider (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001059th out of 4482

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003312 of 4482

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Battle of the Crater#1of 9

American Civil War#10of 1091

George Schneider (Medal of Honor)

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Battle of the CraterAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

George Schneider was a sergeant in the United States Army who served during the American Civil War. He distinguished himself through outstanding gallantry during one of the war's most intense engagements, the Battle of the Crater in Virginia on July 30, 1864.

For his exceptional actions during the battle, Schneider was decorated with the Medal of Honor, which was officially issued to him on July 27, 1896. His bravery under fire represents the dedicated service of Union soldiers during the protracted Siege of Petersburg.

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Medal of Honor(base 100)

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Heroic Score100 pts