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Julius D. Rhodes — Victoria Cross

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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

Battle of Throughfare Pass#1of 1

Second Battle of Bull Run#2of 20

Third Battle of Petersburg#1of 28

American Civil War#10of 1091

Julius D. Rhodes

Sergeant Major, U.S. Army

Battle of Throughfare PassSecond Battle of Bull RunThird Battle of PetersburgAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Julius Dexter Rhodes was a Sergeant Major in the United States Army who served with distinction during the American Civil War. He was a member of the 105th New York Volunteers, a regiment that saw intense combat throughout the conflict.

During the Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, Rhodes displayed immense bravery when his horse was shot from under him. Undeterred, he continued to assist his unit in advancing against the enemy line, maintaining the momentum of the assault under heavy fire.

Rhodes was later wounded in action during the Second Battle of Bull Run. In recognition of his gallantry and heroic actions during the war, he was officially awarded the Medal of Honor in 1887.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts