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Theodore Schwan — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals5

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1081380 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

Battle of Peebles' Farm#1of 1

Indian Wars#11of 166

Red River War#1of 8

Great Sioux War of 1876-77#1of 6

Spanish–American War#24of 200

Battle of Silva Heights#1of 1

Philippine–American War#24of 118

Theodore Schwan

Major General, U.S. Army

American Civil WarBattle of Peebles' FarmIndian WarsRed River WarGreat Sioux War of 1876-77Spanish–American WarBattle of Silva HeightsPhilippine–American War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal
Indian Campaign Medal
Spanish Campaign Medal
Philippine Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Theodore Schwan was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Peebles' Farm. He also served with distinction during the Spanish–American and Philippine–American Wars.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts