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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480
U.S. Army#443of 2016
American Civil War#10of 1091
Battle of Fort Henry#1of 3
Battle of Fort Donelson#1of 2
Yazoo Pass expedition#1of 2
Peter Cotton
Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Army
American Civil WarBattle of Fort HenryBattle of Fort DonelsonYazoo Pass expedition
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Biography
Peter Cotton was an American sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Cotton received the Medal of Honor, the country's highest award for bravery during combat, for his action aboard the USS Baron DeKalb during the Yazoo Pass expedition between 23 and 27 December 1862. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts