Johan J. Johansson
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Johan J. Johansson was an ordinary seaman
serving in the United States Navy
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as an ordinary seaman.
On May 11, 1898 the Nashville was given the task of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba. During the operation and facing heavy enemy fire, he continued to perform his duties throughout this action.
He died December 4, 1948 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 13, site 720.
Citation:
Seaman
Seaman is one of the lowest ranks in a Navy. In the Commonwealth it is the lowest rank in the Navy, followed by Able Seaman and Leading Seaman, and followed by the Petty Officer ranks....
serving in the United States Navy
United States Navy
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during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Johansson was born May 12, 1870 in SwedenSweden
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and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as an ordinary seaman.
On May 11, 1898 the Nashville was given the task of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba. During the operation and facing heavy enemy fire, he continued to perform his duties throughout this action.
He died December 4, 1948 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States of America, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna Lee, a great...
Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 13, site 720.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 12 May 1870, Sweden. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johansson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War