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400 pts
- U.S. Marine Corps: #1 of 1
- Spanish–American War: #1 of 1
- Philippine–American War: #1 of 1
- Boxer Rebellion: #1 of 1
- Battle of Tientsin (WIA): #1 of 1
- Banana Wars: #1 of 2
- Occupation of Nicaragua: #1 of 2
- Occupation of Veracruz: #1 of 1
- Occupation of Haiti: #1 of 1
- World War I: #2 of 6
- Defensive Sector: #1 of 1
Smedley Butler
Major general, U.S. Marine Corps
Spanish–American WarPhilippine–American WarBoxer RebellionBattle of Tientsin (WIA)Banana WarsOccupation of NicaraguaOccupation of VeracruzOccupation of HaitiWorld War IDefensive Sector
#2 of 15 global
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honorw/ 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
- Marine Corps Brevet Medal
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal Army
- Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal (4)
- Spanish Campaign Medal
- China Relief Expedition Medal
- Philippine Campaign Medal
- Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
- Haitian Campaign Medal
- Dominican Campaign Medal
- Mexican Service Medal
- World War I Victory Medal (United States)
- Yangtze Service Medal
- Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
- National Order of Honour and Merit — Grand Cross with Gold Badge
- Haiti Médaille militaire
- Order of the Black Star
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Biography
Major General Smedley Darlington Butler was a legendary United States Marine Corps officer who served his country for 34 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he participated in numerous conflicts including the Philippine–American War, the Boxer Rebellion, the Mexican Revolution, World War I, and the Banana Wars. At the time of his death, Butler was the most decorated Marine in U.S. military history.
Renowned for his incredible bravery and leadership, Butler was one of only a few individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice for separate actions, alongside the prestigious Marine Corps Brevet Medal. His exceptional leadership extended into World War I, where he commanded Camp Pontanezen in France, becoming the youngest general officer in Marine Corps history.
Following his retirement in 1931, Butler became a prominent advocate and speaker on military and political matters. His legacy remains as one of the most celebrated and highly decorated combat leaders in the history of the United States armed forces.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor x2(100 pts × 2)
+200Navy Distinguished Service Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Distinguished Service Medal Army(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal x4(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Spanish Campaign Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Philippine Campaign Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Haitian Campaign Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Dominican Campaign Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Mexican Service Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Yangtze Service Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0World War I Victory Medal (United States)(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Marine Corps Brevet Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0China Relief Expedition Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Nicaraguan Campaign Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0National Order of Honour and Merit — Grand Cross with Gold Badge(100 pts × 1)
+100Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal(Not counted toward heroic score (Valor_Tier ≥ 5))
0Order of the Black Star(100 pts × 1)
+100Haiti Médaille militaire(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Total (rounded to nearest 5)400 pts