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Mons Monssen — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

U.S. Navy#80of 704

Surface warfare#33of 182

World War I#385of 928

Mons Monssen

Lieutenant, U.S. Navy

World War I

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Mons Monssen was a Norwegian-American sailor in the United States Navy who served during the early 20th century. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant and is best remembered for his extraordinary heroism while serving aboard the battleship USS Missouri (BB-11).

During his service, Monssen distinguished himself through actions that saved his ship and crew, demonstrating outstanding courage under hazardous conditions. For his conspicuous gallantry, he was awarded the nation's highest military decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor.

His legacy remains an enduring example of dedication and bravery within the annals of the United States Navy, representing the vital contributions of foreign-born sailors to the American military tradition.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts