John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1842)
John Johnson served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Johnson was born on March 25, 1842 in Norway. His official residence was listed as Janesville, Wisconsin.
Johnson was a member of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, part of the Iron Brigade. He earned his medal of honor for valor displayed at the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg. During the Battle of Fredericksburg, while loading a cannon, Confederate artillery fire severed his right arm. He continued to load with his left arm until blood loss caused him to faint. He was discharged from the Army on April 10, 1863.
He died April 3, 1907 and is buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.Medal of Honor citation
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