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Robert Volz — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041899 of 4480

U.S. Navy#79of 703

Surface warfare#33of 182

Spanish–American War#24of 200

Robert Volz

Seaman, U.S. Navy

Spanish–American War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Sampson Medal
Spanish Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Robert Volz was a seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War. He was awarded the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions of bravery during the conflict.

While serving aboard the USS Nashville, Volz distinguished himself during the cutting of the cable at Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. In the face of heavy enemy fire, he displayed extraordinary heroism throughout the operation.

His courageous conduct during the Spanish–American War earned him lasting recognition as a naval hero of the late 19th century.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts