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Henry Hendrickson — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

U.S. Navy#79of 703

Surface warfare#33of 182

Spanish–American War#24of 200

Henry Hendrickson

Seaman, U.S. Navy

Spanish–American War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Henry Hendrickson was a United States Navy seaman who served during the Spanish–American War. He was recognized for his outstanding bravery during the conflict, which earned him the nation's highest military decoration.

Hendrickson's actions during the war exemplified the valor of the Navy's enlisted personnel during this pivotal late 19th-century conflict. His courageous conduct under fire secured his place in American military history.

He was subsequently awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, cementing his legacy as a recognized hero of the Spanish-American War.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts