Name Johan Johansson | Died December 4, 1948 Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born May 12, 1870
Sweden ( 1870-05-12 ) Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia, United States Rank Boatswain's Mate Second Class | ||
Battles/wars Spanish–American War Battles and wars Spanish–American War Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Johan J. Johansson (May 12, 1870 – December 4, 1948) was an ordinary seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Johansson was born May 12, 1870 in Sweden 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.
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.