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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480
U.S. Army#443of 2016
Infantry#417of 1502
American Civil War#10of 1091
Walter Thorn
Captain, U.S. Army
American Civil War
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Biography
Walter Thorn served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, most notably as a Second Lieutenant with the 116th United States Colored Troops. He was recognized for his extreme bravery and willingness to sacrifice himself to save his men during operations along the James River.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts