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Heroic Score317174th out of 4482
Number of Medals16
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score343317 of 4482
U.S. Navy#16of 704
Surface warfare#3of 182
World War I#92of 929
World War II#91of 925
Robert Webster Cary
Rear admiral, U.S. Navy
World War IWorld War II
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Rear Admiral Robert Webster Cary Jr. is one of the most decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy and recipient of the Medal of Honor. His career spanned several of the nation's most critical conflicts of the 20th century.
During his long and distinguished service, Cary earned the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, alongside the Navy Cross and multiple awards of the Legion of Merit. His combat record is further distinguished by foreign recognition, including the United Kingdom's Distinguished Service Order.
Cary served extensively through both World War I and World War II, commanding respect as a surface commander. His leadership in multiple theaters earned him numerous campaign medals, cementing his legacy as an exemplary naval leader.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Navy Cross(base 80)
+80Distinguished Service Order(base 55)
+55Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.35 (3 medal types))
+82Heroic Score317 pts