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John Gregory Bishop Adams — 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 Fredericksburg#2of 35

John Gregory Bishop Adams

Captain, U.S. Army

American Civil WarBattle of Fredericksburg

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Gregory Bishop Adams was an American soldier who served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. He achieved the rank of Captain, serving with distinction in the Union forces.

Adams is most notable for his heroic actions during the war, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration for valor. His dedicated service and bravery under fire established his legacy as a prominent Civil War hero.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts