United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Peter Johnson
1871 – 1943
Peter Johnson served the U.S. Navy. Peter was 71 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
28 May 1898 · Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy.
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.
167, 27 August 1904.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
167, 27 August 1904.
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.
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