Peter Johnson (Medal of Honor)
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Peter Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 29, 1857 Sumerland, England |
| Died | June 21, 1943 (aged 85) [1] Bexar County, Texas |
| Place of burial | |
| 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. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
External links
- "Peter Johnson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 5, 2010.