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Julius A. R. Wilke — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022194 of 4481

U.S. Navy#80of 704

Surface warfare#33of 182

Spanish–American War#24of 200

Spanish-American War#3of 9

Julius A. R. Wilke

Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy

Spanish–American WarSpanish-American War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Spanish Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Julius August Robert Wilke was an American sailor who served in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War. As a Boatswain's Mate First Class, he distinguished himself through acts of bravery during the conflict.

For his actions, Wilke was awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, recognizing his valor in service of his country during the war.

His legacy remains preserved as an exemplar of naval service and devotion to duty during the late 19th-century operations of the United States Navy.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts