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Heroic Score167582nd out of 4480
Number of Medals3
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1692193 of 4480
U.S. Army#215of 2016
Infantry#199of 1502
World War I#239of 928
Battle of St Quentin Canal#3of 4
Joseph B. Adkison
Sergeant, U.S. Army
World War IBattle of St Quentin Canal
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Joseph Bernard Adkison was an American soldier who served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War I. He demonstrated exceptional bravery during his service on the battlefields of Europe, earning the nation's highest military decoration for valor.
For his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, Sergeant Adkison was awarded the Medal of Honor. His actions reflected the highest standards of the military service and served as an inspiration to his fellow soldiers.
In addition to the Medal of Honor, Adkison's combat service was recognized with the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, reflecting both his valor in combat and the personal sacrifices he made during the conflict.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Silver Star(base 45)
+45Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+22Heroic Score167 pts