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Jefferson Coates — 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 South Mountain#1of 1

*Battle of Gettysburg#1of 7

Jefferson Coates

Brevet Captain, U.S. Army

American Civil War*Battle of South Mountain*Battle of Gettysburg

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Francis Jefferson Coates was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Serving with the U.S. Army, he fought in some of the most critical engagements of the conflict, most notably during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863.

Coates was recognized for his conspicuous gallantry on the battlefield of Gettysburg, making him one of 64 men to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during this historic three-day battle. His actions during the civil war earned him a promotion to the rank of Brevet Captain.

His legacy remains preserved as one of the distinguished Union soldiers whose bravery helped turn the tide of the American Civil War at Gettysburg.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts