Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
John Peter Johanson
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Chief Boatswain's Mate)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johanson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: January 22, 1865, Oskarshamn, Sweden
- Died: December 14, 1937
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (6-9768), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Mt. Pleasant, SC