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Heroic Score150761st out of 4481
Number of Medals14
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score174351 of 4481
U.S. Army#272of 2016
Infantry#270of 1502
World War II#324of 924
Korean War#79of 197
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Orville Emil Bloch
Colonel, U.S. Army
World War IIKorean War
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Orville Emil Bloch was a United States Army officer who served with distinction during World War II, eventually attaining the rank of Colonel. He is best known for his extraordinary heroism, which earned him the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration.
Bloch's actions during the war exemplified the highest standards of military service and personal courage. He served within the U.S. Army, leading soldiers in critical engagements during the global conflict.
Following his distinguished combat service, Bloch continued his career in the military, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to duty, bravery under fire, and honorable service to his nation.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Bronze Star Medal(base 30)
+30Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+20Heroic Score150 pts