John Johnson-Washington D.C
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fredericksburg, VA on December 13, 1862. He is buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section N, Lot 126, Grave 4.
Waymark Code: WMZBKA
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2018
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He was born on March 25, 1842 in Norway and died on April 3, 1907 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: JOHNSON, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 2d Wisconsin Infantry
• Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862;
• Entered service at: Janesville, Rock County, Wis.
• Date of issue: 28 August 1893
Citation: Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded. While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners.
Armed Service: Army
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