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A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

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Robert Sommers (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001059th out of 4482

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041901 of 4482

U.S. Navy#80of 704

Surface warfare#33of 182

American Civil War#10of 1091

• Second Battle of Fort Fisher#1of 42

Robert Sommers (Medal of Honor)

Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy

American Civil War• Second Battle of Fort Fisher

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal
Spanish Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Robert Emil Sommers was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who served during the American Civil War. He distinguished himself during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865, demonstrating exceptional bravery and devotion to duty under fire.

Sommers attained the rank of Chief Quartermaster during his service. For his heroic actions at Fort Fisher, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for valor. His career spanned several decades, as evidenced by his eligibility for later service campaign medals.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts