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John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1842) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001059th out of 4482

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003312 of 4482

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

Battle of Antietam#2of 32

Battle of Fredericksburg (WIA)#1of 2

John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1842)

Private, U.S. Army

American Civil WarBattle of AntietamBattle of Fredericksburg (WIA)

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Johnson was a Private in the Union Army who served during the American Civil War. He is distinguished for his exceptional bravery and actions during two of the war's most pivotal engagements, the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg.

His outstanding service in these major conflicts earned him the nation's highest military decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, which was officially issued to him in 1842.

Private Johnson's legacy remains a testament to the courage displayed by enlisted soldiers during the Civil War, and his actions continue to be remembered as part of the proud heritage of the United States Army.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts