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A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

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James Burnes (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001059th out of 4482

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022195 of 4482

U.S. Marine Corps#80of 291

Marine Corps#61of 273

Boxer Rebellion#13of 73

James Burnes (Medal of Honor)

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

Boxer Rebellion

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

James Burnes was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion. He is remembered for his acts of bravery during this conflict, for which he was awarded the nation's highest military decoration.

His service during the Boxer Rebellion represents the dedicated actions of the U.S. Marines deployed to China to protect American citizens and interests. Burnes's courage under fire earned him the Medal of Honor.

Though detailed records of his later life and additional military service are sparse in the primary source, his legacy remains preserved through his recognition as a Medal of Honor recipient.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts