John H. Ferrell

Pilot, U.S. Navy

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American Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John H. Ferrell was a civilian employee of the Union Navy during the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He is one of only eight civilians ever to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts