United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Johan J. Johansson
1870 – 1948
Johan J. Johansson served the U.S. Navy. Johan was 78 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johansson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johansson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
13
Grave
720
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