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John Barclay Fassett — 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

Battle of Gettysburg#2of 75

John Barclay Fassett

Major, U.S. Army

American Civil WarBattle of Gettysburg

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Captain John Barclay Fassett was an American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is best known for his gallantry during the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg, where his actions on July 2, 1863, earned him the nation's highest military decoration.

Fassett's distinguished service during the war was officially recognized decades later when he was awarded the Medal of Honor on December 29, 1894. His leadership and bravery during the intense combat in Pennsylvania remain a testament to the contributions of Union officers during the conflict.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts