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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480
U.S. Navy#79of 703
American Civil War#10of 1091
South Atlantic Blockade#1of 1
John Ortega
Master's Mate, U.S. Navy
American Civil WarSouth Atlantic Blockade
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
John (Juan) Ortega, was the first Spanish sailor to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat — the Medal of Honor. He distinguished himself, during the South Atlantic Blockade, by the Union Naval forces, during the American Civil War.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts