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Heroic Score1001059th out of 4482
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022195 of 4482
U.S. Navy#80of 704
Surface warfare#33of 182
American Civil War#10of 1091
• Battle of Mobile Bay#1of 69
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James McIntosh (Medal of Honor)
Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy
American Civil War• Battle of Mobile Bay
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
James McIntosh was a Union Navy sailor who served during the American Civil War. Serving as a Captain of the Top, he demonstrated exceptional bravery during one of the war's most critical naval engagements.
He received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his gallantry during the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. His actions during the fierce naval battle helped secure a vital Union victory.
McIntosh's legacy remains preserved as an exemplar of naval service and dedication during the Civil War, with his official citation recognizing his courage under fire.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts