Henry Johnson

1850 – 1904

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Henry Johnson served the U.S. Army. Henry was 53 years old.

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Headstone Front of Henry Johnson. Arlington National Cemetery.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

2 October 1879 · At Milk River, Colo., 2-5 October 1879. · Sergeant, Company D, 9th U.S. Cavalry.

Voluntarily left fortified shelter and under heavy fire at close range made the rounds of the pits to instruct the guards, fought his way to the creek and back to bring water to the wounded.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army October 2, 1879 · At Milk River, Colo., 2-5 October 1879. · Sergeant, Company D, 9th U.S. Cavalry.

Voluntarily left fortified shelter and under heavy fire at close range made the rounds of the pits to instruct the guards, fought his way to the creek and back to bring water to the wounded.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 23

Grave 16547

In Our Keeping

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