Joseph E. Johnson (soldier)

Joseph Esrey Johnson (February 5, 1843 - April 30, 1911) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who earned the award for his actions in the American Civil War.

Joseph Esrey Johnson c1898. This photograph is in the public domain.

Biography

Johnson was born in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1843.[1] He served as a first lieutenant with Company A of the 58th Pennsylvania Infantry.[2] He earned his medal in action at Fort Harrison, Virginia on September 29, 1864.[3] By the end of the war, Johnson had reached the rank of brevet major.[2] His medal was issued on April 1, 1898.[1] Johnson died on April 30, 1911, and is now buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.[2][4]

Medal of Honor Citation

For extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, in action at Fort Harrison, Virginia. Though twice severely wounded while advancing in the assault, First Lieutenant Johnson disregarded his injuries and was among the first to enter the fort, where he was wounded for the third time.[1]

References
  1. "Joseph Johnson - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  2. "Joseph Esrey Johnson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  3. "Johnson, Joseph E". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  4. "Medal of Honor Recipients Arlington National Cemetery" (PDF). Arlington Cemetery.mil. June 5, 2003.
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