★

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)

Orren Bennett — Victoria Cross

< Back to Heroes

Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Battle of Sayler's Creek#2of 17

American Civil War#10of 1091

Orren Bennett

Private, U.S. Army

Battle of Sayler's CreekAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Spanish Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Private Orren Bennett was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Serving in the U.S. Army, Bennett demonstrated extraordinary heroism during the final stages of the conflict in Virginia.

On April 6, 1865, during the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Bennett performed the action for which he would receive the nation's highest military decoration. His conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy secured his place in American military history.

In recognition of his valor, Bennett was officially honored with the Medal of Honor on May 10, 1865, shortly after the cessation of major hostilities in the Eastern Theater.

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