John N. Opel

Private, 1861-1865

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American Civil WarBattle of the Wilderness

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Nicholas Opel was a German-American Union soldier who captured the flag of 50th Virginia Infantry Regiment during the Battle of the Wilderness on May 5, 1864.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts