Ruel Milton Johnson
Ruel Milton Johnson | |
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Born |
June 5, 1843 Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania |
Died |
November 12, 1901 Goshen, Indiana |
Buried at | Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 100th Indiana Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Missionary Ridge |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Ruel Milton Johnson (June 5, 1843 – November 12, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Johnson received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Johnson's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863 as part of the Chattanooga Campaign.[1] He was honored with the award on August 24, 1896.[2][3] Johnson later worked as a lawyer, and died in Goshen, Indiana, in 1901.[1][2]
Johnson was born in Harborcreek Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1858.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Ruel M. Johnson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, while serving with 100th Indiana Infantry, in action at Chattanooga, Tennessee. While in command of the regiment Major Johnson bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Valor awards for Ruel M. Johnson". Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ↑ "CHMOS – Major Ruel M. Johnson". Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ↑ Roger D. Hunt (November 12, 2013). Colonels in Blue—Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee: A Civil War Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. p. 68. ISBN 978-0-7864-7318-2.
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