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A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

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Gordon Douglas Yntema — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score167583rd out of 4481

Number of Medals11

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score185569 of 4481

U.S. Army#215of 2016

Infantry#199of 1502

Vietnam War †#17of 103

Vietnam War#90of 217

Gordon Douglas Yntema

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Vietnam War †Vietnam War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Silver Star
Purple Heart
w/ 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal (3)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (2)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Gordon Douglas Yntema was a United States Army soldier who served during the Vietnam War. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and distinguished himself through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. For his heroic actions in combat, he was awarded the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

During his service in the Vietnam War, Sergeant Yntema demonstrated exceptional bravery and leadership under fire. His actions on the battlefield exemplified the highest traditions of the military service and earned him a lasting place in American military history.

In addition to the Medal of Honor, Sergeant Yntema's decorations include the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts, reflecting his combat service and the sacrifices he made while serving his country.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Silver Star(base 45)

+45

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+22

Heroic Score167 pts