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William E. Richey — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Battle of Chickamauga#2of 16

American Civil War#10of 1091

William E. Richey

Corporal, U.S. Army

Battle of ChickamaugaAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William E. Richey was an American soldier who served as a corporal in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is remembered for his dedicated service during this pivotal conflict in United States history.

For his exceptional actions and bravery on the battlefield, Richey was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor.

His legacy remains preserved as one of the distinguished Union soldiers whose gallantry earned them the country's most prestigious recognition for combat service.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts