Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William "Willie" Johnston
Details
- Rank: Musician
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
3d Vermont Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 5, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Seven Day Battle & on the Peninsula Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantry in Seven Day Battle and Peninsula campaign.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 16, 1863
- Born: July 5, 1850, Morristown, St. Lawrence County, NY, United States
- Died: