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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022194 of 4481
U.S. Army#443of 2016
Infantry#417of 1502
American Civil War#10of 1091
Battle of Gettysburg#2of 75
Battle of Williamsport#1of 3
Battle of Manassas Gap#1of 1
Battle of Bristoe Station#1of 9
Battle of Mine Run#2of 7
Battle of Rappahannock Station#1of 1
Battle of the Wilderness#1of 26
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House#1of 32
Battle of North Anna#1of 9
Battle of Bethesda Church#1of 1
Joseph K. Corson
Major, U.S. Army
American Civil WarBattle of GettysburgBattle of WilliamsportBattle of Manassas GapBattle of Bristoe StationBattle of Mine RunBattle of Rappahannock StationBattle of the WildernessBattle of Spotsylvania Court HouseBattle of North AnnaBattle of Bethesda Church
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Joseph Kirby Corson was an American military officer who served in the Union army as an assistant surgeon during the American Civil War. He received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Battle of Bristoe Station on 14 October 1863. He was honored with the award on 13 May 1899.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts