Peter Johnson (Medal of Honor)
Peter Johnson | |
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Born | Sumerland, England | December 29, 1857
Died | June 21, 1943[1] Bexar County, Texas | (aged 85)
Place of burial | San Antonio, Texas |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Fireman First Class |
Unit | U.S.S. Vixen |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Peter Johnson (1857–1943)[1] was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[]
Johnson was born December 29, 1857, in Sumerland, England.[2] He married Anna Louise NN from England (1888–1958).[1]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 29 December 1857, Sumerland, England. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 167, 27 August 1904.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Vixen on the night of 28 May 1898. Following the explosion of the lower front manhole gasket of boiler A of the vessel, Johnson displayed great coolness and self-possession in entering the fireroom.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c Peter Johnson at Find a Grave
- ^ "Peter Johnson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
- ^ "JOHNSON, PETER". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
External links[]
- "Peter Johnson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
Categories:
- 1857 births
- 1943 deaths
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Navy sailors
- American military personnel of the Spanish–American War
- English-born Medal of Honor recipients
- English emigrants to the United States
- Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor