| 2nd Wisconsin MEDAL OF HONOR Recipients |
Johnson, John - (Company-D)
Born: March 25, 1842 in Oslo, Norway - Died: April 3, 1907 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI
Residence at time of enlistment: Janesville, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: April 20, 1861 as a Private - Discharged: April 10, 1863 (wounds)
Detailed: November 27, 1861 to Battery B, 4th U.S. Light Artillery until discharge
WND: December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA (lost right arm)
* Buried: Rock Creek Cemetery - Washington, D.C.
Born: March 25, 1842 in Oslo, Norway - Died: April 3, 1907 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI
Residence at time of enlistment: Janesville, Rock Co., WI
Enlisted: April 20, 1861 as a Private - Discharged: April 10, 1863 (wounds)
Detailed: November 27, 1861 to Battery B, 4th U.S. Light Artillery until discharge
WND: December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA (lost right arm)
* Buried: Rock Creek Cemetery - Washington, D.C.
| MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION: For actions on December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA. "Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded. While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners." |
