Marcus Hanna (lighthouse keeper)

Sergeant, U.S. Coast Guard

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American Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Marcus Aurelius Hanna was an American lighthouse keeper famous for his heroism. He is the only person in history to have received both the Medal of Honor and the Gold Lifesaving Medal.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts