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Nicholas Lear — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

U.S. Navy#79of 703

Surface warfare#33of 182

American Civil War#10of 1091

• First Battle of Fort Fisher#1of 10

• Second Battle of Fort Fisher#1of 42

Nicholas Lear

Quartermaster, U.S. Navy

American Civil War• First Battle of Fort Fisher• Second Battle of Fort Fisher

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Nicholas Lear served as a Quartermaster in the Union Navy during the American Civil War. He was awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his valorous actions during this conflict.

His service record represents the dedication of naval personnel during the Civil War, ensuring the successful execution of maritime operations. Details of his specific actions remain a key part of the naval history of the war.

Lear's legacy is preserved through his Medal of Honor citation, which recognizes his devotion to duty and bravery under fire as a member of the United States Navy.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts