Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Hans Johnsen
Details
- Rank: Chief Machinist (Highest Rank: Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Torpedo Boat Winslow - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cardenas, Cuba
Citation
On board the torpedo boat Winslow during the actions at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Showing great presence of mind, Johnsen turned off the steam from the engine which had been wrecked by a shell bursting in the cylinder.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: January 3, 1865, Sandnes, Norway
- Died: June 17, 1920
- Buried: Bayview Cemetery (MH) (Edgewood Sec.-468), Jersey City, NJ, United States