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Harry McLaren Pinckney Huse — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals4

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1061593 of 4481

U.S. Navy#80of 704

Surface warfare#33of 182

Spanish–American War#24of 200

- Battle of Santiago de Cuba#1of 1

U.S. occupation of Veracruz#3of 4

Harry McLaren Pinckney Huse

Vice admiral, U.S. Navy

Spanish–American War- Battle of Santiago de CubaU.S. occupation of Veracruz

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Spanish Campaign Medal
China Campaign Medal
Mexican Service Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Harry McLaren Pinckney Huse was a distinguished United States Navy officer who achieved the rank of Vice Admiral. He served during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, demonstrating leadership and bravery in key naval operations of the era.

He is best known for his actions during the United States occupation of Veracruz in 1914. For his conspicuous gallantry in battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor.

Huse's career spanned several decades of significant naval modernization and conflict, during which he held various command positions, contributing greatly to the operational readiness and success of the U.S. Navy.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts