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Isaac S. Catlin — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

Battle of Big Bethel#1of 2

Battle of the Crater (WIA)#1of 1

Isaac S. Catlin

Brevet Major General, U.S. Army

American Civil WarBattle of Big BethelBattle of the Crater (WIA)

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Isaac Swartwood Catlin was an American lawyer and a decorated officer in the American Civil War. A native of Owego, New York, he studied law in New York City before returning to Owego to begin his career as an attorney. He joined the Union Army in the first days of the Civil War and rose to the rank of commander of the 109th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, demonstrating leadership and bravery under fire.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts