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Heroic Score61038th out of 4481
Number of Medals12
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score6201196 of 4481
U.S. Army#11of 2016
Infantry#14of 1502
World War I#27of 928
Reidar Waaler
Sergeant, U.S. Army
World War I
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Reidar Waaler was a United States Army soldier who served as a sergeant during World War I. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty during combat operations.
During his service in the war, Waaler participated in multiple major campaigns, as evidenced by his campaign credits for the Somme Offensive, Ypres-Lys, and various defensive sectors. His exceptional bravery on the battlefield earned him not only top American honors but also extensive recognition from several Allied nations.
Waaler's legacy is defined by his multi-national decorations, which include prestigious bravery medals from Great Britain, France, Italy, Montenegro, and Portugal. His actions represent the high standard of service and cooperation among the Allied forces during the First World War.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Distinguished Conduct Medal(base 45)
+45Médaille militaire(base 80)
+80Croce al Merito di Guerra(base 30)
+30Medal for Military Bravery — (Kingdom of Montenegro)(base 20)
+20Croix de Guerre — 2 citations(2 × 30 (each citation = one heroic action))
+60Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×2 (5 medal types))
+275Heroic Score610 pts