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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480
U.S. Army#443of 2016
Signal#1of 3
Indian Wars#11of 166
Will C. Barnes
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Indian Wars
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Will Croft Barnes, a private in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, was distinguished for his action in the battle at Fort Apache, Arizona Territory on September 11, 1881. When Fort Apache was besieged by warriors of Geronimo, Barnes escaped and rode to Fort Thomas. Soldiers from Fort Thomas came to the aid of Fort Apache. For his gallantry, Barnes received the Medal of Honor on November 8, 1882, the citation noting his "bravery in action."
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts