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Heroic Score248272nd out of 4481
Number of Medals14
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score268471 of 4481
U.S. Marine Corps#24of 291
Marine Corps#18of 273
Vietnam War (WIA)#1of 4
Vietnam War#50of 217
Harvey C. Barnum Jr.
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Vietnam War (WIA)Vietnam War
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star Medalw/ 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
- Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal (2)
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
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Biography
Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr. is a retired United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. He was the fourth Marine to receive the medal for actions in Vietnam, earning the nation's highest military decoration for valor. Barnum retired from the Marine Corps in 1989 after more than 27 years of dedicated service.
Following his military career, Barnum transitioned to significant civilian leadership roles within the Department of the Navy. He served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Reserve Affairs from July 23, 2001, to January 20, 2008. Additionally, he stepped in to serve as the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy from January 21 to April 30, 2009.
Throughout his distinguished career, Colonel Barnum earned numerous decorations for heroism and meritorious service, including the Bronze Star with valor device and the Purple Heart. His legacy remains highly influential within the U.S. Marine Corps and the broader naval service.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Bronze Star Medal ×2(base 30, 2 awards (rarity curve))
+69Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal(base 15)
+15Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.35 (3 medal types))
+64Heroic Score248 pts