★

Loading archive…

★Victoria Cross

A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

USM-25.2Scoring Standard

Scored under the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25)

Leonidas H. Inscho — Victoria Cross

< Back to Heroes

Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

Battle of South Mountain#2of 9

Leonidas H. Inscho

Corporal, U.S. Army

American Civil WarBattle of South Mountain

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Leonidas H. Inscho (1840–1907) was an American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Serving as a corporal in the 12th Ohio Infantry, he demonstrated exceptional bravery during his military service.

He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in capturing a Confederate captain and several of his men. Despite suffering an injury to his left hand during the engagement, he successfully secured the prisoners and aided the Union cause.

Following his service, Inscho's actions were officially recognized with the nation's highest military decoration, securing his legacy as a notable veteran of the Civil War.

Support & adopt

Become the named supporter for this profile and edit the tribute biography and portrait (Owner account required). Proceeds help keep the archive online.

Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts