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Heroic Score1001059th out of 4482
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022195 of 4482
U.S. Army#443of 2016
First Battle of Fort Fisher#1of 7
American Civil War#10of 1091
William Garvin (Medal of Honor)
Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Army
First Battle of Fort FisherAmerican Civil War
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
William Garvin was an American sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Garvin received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Garvin's medal was won for his actions during the First Battle of Fort Fisher on board the U.S.S. Agawam. He was posthumously honored with the award on December 31, 1864.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts