Richard Wainwright (Medal of Honor)

Commander, U.S. Navy

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Veracruz (1914)

Awards & Decorations

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Biography

Richard Wainwright Jr., was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the 1914 Veracruz action.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts