Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Johnson
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
2d Wisconsin Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 13, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Citation
Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded. While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 28, 1893
- Born: March 25, 1842, Toten Christiana (now Olso), Norway
- Died: April 3, 1907, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Rock Creek Cemetery (PM) (N-126-1), Washington, DC, United States