Years of service 1895 - 1930 Died July 4, 1959 | Name Rufus Johnston Rank Rear Admiral | |
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Born June 7, 1874
Lincolnton, North Carolina ( 1874-06-07 ) Education United States Naval Academy Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States Awards Medal of Honor, Navy Cross | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Allegiance United States of America | ||
Rufus Zenas Johnston (June 7, 1874 – July 4, 1959) was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1895. He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Johnston is also a recipient of the Navy Cross and served in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, Boxer Rebellion, Philippine–American War and World War I.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander Organization: U.S. Navy Born: 7 June 1874, Lincolnton, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina Date of Issue: 12/04/1915
Johnston was awarded the Medal of Honor citation
"For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914; was regimental adjutant, and eminent and conspicuous in his conduct. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city."References
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