Peter Johnson (Medal of Honor)
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Peter Johnson (1857–1943) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
BornDecember 29, 1857
Copenhagen, Denmark
DiedJune 21, 1943 (aged 85)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Peter Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 29, 1857 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | June 21, 1943 (aged 85) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Vixen |
| Conflicts | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Johnson was born November 6, 1871, in Copenhagen Denmark.[1] He married Anna Louise NN from England.
Medal of Honor citation
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.[2]
