
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
JOHANSSON, JOHAN J.
Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 12 May 1870,
Sweden. Accredited To: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from
Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johansson set an
example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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