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Reuben Smalley — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Vicksburg#1of 3

Mississippi#1of 5

American Civil War#10of 1091

Reuben Smalley

Private, U.S. Army

VicksburgMississippiAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Reuben Smalley was a private in the United States Army who served during the American Civil War. He was awarded the nation's highest military decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his outstanding gallantry during the conflict.

His recognized actions took place in May 1863 during the pivotal Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, which was a major turning point in the Western Theater of the war. For his bravery during this intense campaign, he was formally presented with the Medal of Honor on July 9, 1864.

Smalley's service and dedication as an infantryman in the Union Army represent the courageous contributions of enlisted soldiers during the preservation of the Union.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts