Peter Johnson (Medal of Honor)

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Peter Johnson
Born(1857-12-29)December 29, 1857
Sumerland, England
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitU.S.S. Vixen
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Peter Johnson (born December 29, 1857) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Johnson was born December 29, 1857 in Sumerland, England, and after entering the navy he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Potomac as a Fireman First Class.[1]

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.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "JOHNSON, PETER". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 5, 2010.

External links

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