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John J. Toffey — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score150762nd out of 4482

Number of Medals11

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score168570 of 4482

U.S. Army#272of 2016

Infantry#270of 1502

American Civil War#9of 1091

*Battle of Missionary Ridge#1of 2

John J. Toffey

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

American Civil War*Battle of Missionary Ridge

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (4)
World War II Victory Medal
Presidential Unit Citation (Army) — (United States)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John James Toffey was a United States Union Army officer during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor.

Toffey served with distinction as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His gallant actions during the conflict earned him the nation's highest military decoration for valor, cementing his place in American military history.

Following his distinguished wartime service, Toffey's legacy remained defined by his dedication and bravery under fire during one of the most defining periods of the United States.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Bronze Star Medal(base 30)

+30

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+20

Heroic Score150 pts