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Thomas W. Wigle — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score150760th out of 4480

Number of Medals7

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1601195 of 4480

U.S. Army#272of 2016

Infantry#270of 1502

World War II#324of 924

Thomas W. Wigle

Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army

World War II

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
American Campaign Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (2)
World War II Victory Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Thomas W. Wigle was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Prior to enlisting, he was a concert violinist with the Kansas City Philharmonic.

He served as a Second Lieutenant during the conflict, demonstrating extraordinary heroism in the face of the enemy. His actions during the war earned him the nation's highest recognition for valor.

His legacy remains honored as an exemplar of sacrifice and duty, transitioning from a professional musical career to a distinguished combat leader during World War II.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Bronze Star Medal(base 30)

+30

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+20

Heroic Score150 pts