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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Ruel M Johnson

Details
  • Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Colonel)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    100th Indiana Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: November 25, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Citation
While in command of the regiment bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 24, 1896
  • Born: June 5, 1843, Harbor Creek Township, Erie County, PA, United States
  • Died: November 12, 1901, Goshen, IN, United States
  • Buried: Oak Ridge Cemetery (MH) (E-539) , Goshen, IN, United States
 

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