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William Talbott — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals2

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1022193 of 4480

U.S. Navy#79of 703

Surface warfare#33of 182

American Civil War#10of 1091

William Talbott

Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy

American Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William R. Talbott (properly spelled Talbot) was an English-born sailor who served in the Union Navy of the United States during the American Civil War. Serving as a Captain of the Forecastle, he demonstrated exceptional devotion to duty during his naval service.

For his actions and valor during the conflict, Talbott was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for bravery. His service represents the significant contribution of foreign-born sailors to the Union naval effort during the war.

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Medal of Honor(base 100)

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Heroic Score100 pts