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★Victoria Cross

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Stuart S. Stryker — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals10

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score118568 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

World War II#486of 924

Western Allied invasion of Germany#8of 9

Operation Plunder#2of 2

Operation Varsity †#1of 1

Stuart S. Stryker

Private First Class, U.S. Army

World War IIWestern Allied invasion of GermanyOperation PlunderOperation Varsity †

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Presidential Unit Citation (Army) — (United States)
Good Conduct Medal (United States)
American Campaign Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (2)
Republic of Korea War Service Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Stuart Stanton Stryker was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for valor, for his heroic actions during World War II.

Serving as a Private First Class, Stryker's exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice during combat operations in Europe exemplified the highest standards of military service. His gallant actions on the battlefield ultimately cost him his life but secured his legacy as a true American hero.

Stryker's memory remains honored by the U.S. Army and his nation, serving as an enduring inspiration for future generations of soldiers.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts