Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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