John H. Ricksecker

Private, U.S. Army

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Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Henry Ricksecker was a private in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On November 30, 1864, Ricksecker captured the flag of the 16th Alabama Artillery of the Confederate Army. For this action, he received the Medal of Honor on 3 February 1865.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts