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Howell B. Treat — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022194 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

Howell B. Treat

Sergeant, U.S. Army

American Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Howell B. Treat was an American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Serving at the rank of Sergeant, he demonstrated exceptional bravery during his military service.

Treat was awarded the Medal of Honor, his nation's highest decoration for valor, for his actions during combat. On May 11, 1864, at the Battle of Buzzard's Roost in Georgia, he risked his life under fire to save a wounded comrade.

He was officially honored with the Medal of Honor on February 20, 1884. His legacy remains as one of the distinguished Civil War soldiers recognized for gallantry in action.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts