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Samuel S. French — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022194 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Battle of Seven Pines#1of 4

American Civil War#10of 1091

Samuel S. French

Private, U.S. Army

Battle of Seven PinesAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Private Samuel S. French was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Serving in the U.S. Army, he demonstrated exceptional bravery during the Battle of Seven Pines in Virginia on May 31, 1862.

In recognition of his valor during this engagement, French was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration. The medal was officially presented to him on October 24, 1895, decades after his service during the conflict.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

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Heroic Score100 pts