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

Samuel Johnson

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company G,
    9th Pennsylvania Reserves
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 17, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Antietam, Maryland, USA
Citation
Individual bravery and daring in capturing from the enemy two colors of the 1st Texas Rangers (C.S.A.), receiving in the act a severe wound.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: January 28, 1845, Springfield Township, Delaware County, PA, United States
  • Died: November 24, 1915, West Fork, AR, United States
  • Buried: Baker Cemetery, Onda, AR, United States
 

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