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Heroic Score150760th out of 4480
Number of Medals10
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score166678 of 4480
U.S. Army#272of 2016
Infantry#270of 1502
Vietnam War#121of 217
Gulf War#2of 5
Robert Martin Patterson
Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army
Vietnam WarGulf War
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heartw/ 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
- Meritorious Service Medal (United States)w/ 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
- Army Achievement Medal
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Robert Martin Patterson is a retired United States Army soldier who reached the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He is a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, which he received for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during the Vietnam War.
Throughout his distinguished military career, Patterson served in various leadership capacities within the U.S. Army. His service during the Vietnam War was marked by extraordinary heroism, leading to his recognition with the nation's premier award for valor in combat.
In addition to the Medal of Honor, his career decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, multiple Purple Hearts, and several Meritorious Service Medals. His dedicated service and leadership have left a lasting legacy within the U.S. Army infantry and non-commissioned officer corps.
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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