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Nicholas Foran — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Marine Corps#61of 273

Indian Wars#11of 166

Apache Wars#2of 40

Nicholas Foran

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Indian WarsApache Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Sergeant Nicholas "Sam" Foran was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Apache Wars. He was one of thirty-four men who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in several engagements against the Apache Indians in the Arizona Territory from August to October 1868.

His courageous actions during the multi-month campaign against the Apache Indians exemplified the bravery of the frontier soldiers. Foran's dedication to duty during these intense engagements earned him the nation's highest military decoration.

Following his distinguished service in the Arizona Territory, Foran's legacy remained preserved through his Medal of Honor citation, marking him as a key figure in the history of the Indian Wars.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts