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Henry G. Bonebrake — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Battle of Five Forks#2of 22

American Civil War#10of 1091

Henry G. Bonebrake

Lieutenant, U.S. Army

Battle of Five ForksAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Lieutenant Henry G. Bonebrake was an American soldier who fought with the Union Army during the American Civil War. Serving as an officer, he demonstrated exceptional bravery on the battlefield in the final weeks of the conflict.

Bonebrake received the nation's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865. His conspicuous gallantry during this pivotal engagement contributed to the Union victory.

He was officially honored with the Medal of Honor on May 3, 1865, shortly after the cessation of major hostilities, securing his legacy as a recognized hero of the Civil War.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts