Peter Johnson (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.

Peter Johnson
Born(1857-12-29)December 29, 1857
Sumerland, England
DiedJune 21, 1943(1943-06-21) (aged 85) [1]
Bexar County, Texas
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitU.S.S. Vixen
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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

  1. Peter Johnson at Find a Grave
  2. "Peter Johnson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
  3. "JOHNSON, PETER". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
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