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John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1842)

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John Johnson
John Johnson, Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1842-03-25)March 25, 1842
Oslo, Sweden-Norway[1]
DiedApril 3, 1907(1907-04-03) (aged 65)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1863
RankPrivate
Unit2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battery B (Artillery)
Battles / wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

John Johnson (March 25, 1842 – April 3, 1907) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Johnson was born on March 25, 1842, in Norway. His official residence was listed as Janesville, Wisconsin.[2]

Johnson was a member of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, part of the Iron Brigade. He earned his medal of honor for valor displayed at the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg.[3] During the Battle of Fredericksburg, while loading a cannon, Confederate artillery fire severed his right arm. He continued to load with his left arm until blood loss caused him to faint. He was discharged from the Army on April 10, 1863.

He died April 3, 1907, and is buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.

Medal of Honor citation

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His award citation reads:

Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded [Fredericksburg]. While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners [Antietam].[4]

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. ^ John Johnson on Antietam: On the Web
  2. ^ "Medal of Honor: John Johnson". aotw.org. Archived from the original on 2007-10-26.
  3. ^ "Battery B, 4th U.S. Light Artillery - Battery B's Medal of Honor Winners". Archived from the original on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2009-12-25.
  4. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
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