Follett Johnson
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BornApril 20, 1843
DiedMarch 9, 1909 (aged 65)
Buried
Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Massena, New York, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
Follett Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 20, 1843 |
| Died | March 9, 1909 (aged 65) |
| Buried | Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Massena, New York, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company H, 60th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Follett Johnson (April 20, 1843 – March 9, 1909) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.[1]
Johnson was born in Brasher, New York and was recruited to the army at Ogdensburg. Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of New Hope Church on May 27, 1864.
His Medal of Honor was issued on April 6, 1892[2]
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