Peter Johnson | |
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Born | Sumerland, England | December 29, 1857
Died | June 21, 1943[1] Bexar County, Texas | (aged 85)
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.
Johnson was born December 29, 1857, in Sumerland, England. [2] He married Anna Louise NN from England (1888–1958). [1]
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]
Peter Johnson | |
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Born | Sumerland, England | December 29, 1857
Died | June 21, 1943[1] Bexar County, Texas | (aged 85)
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.
Johnson was born December 29, 1857, in Sumerland, England. [2] He married Anna Louise NN from England (1888–1958). [1]
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]