Wells H. Blodgett

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

First Battle of Newtonia

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Biography

First Lieutenant Wells H. Blodgett was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Blodgett received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the First Battle of Newtonia in Missouri on September 30, 1862. He was honored with the award on February 15, 1894.

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Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts