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Heroic Score207416th out of 4481
Number of Medals8
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score219990 of 4481
U.S. Navy#38of 704
Spanish–American War#12of 200
Philippine Insurrection#1of 6
China Relief Expedition#2of 7
United States occupation of Veracruz#1of 20
World War I#169of 928
Rufus Zenas Johnston
Rear Admiral (retired list), U.S. Navy
Spanish–American WarPhilippine InsurrectionChina Relief ExpeditionUnited States occupation of VeracruzWorld War I
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Rufus Zenas Johnston was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1895. He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz in 1914. Johnston is also a recipient of the Navy Cross and served in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, Philippine–American War, Boxer Rebellion and World War I.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Navy Cross(base 80)
+80Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+27Heroic Score207 pts