John Johnson (March 25, 1842 – April 3, 1907) served in the

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during the

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. He received the

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for his actions during the

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and the

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. Johnson was born on March 25, 1842 in

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. His official residence was listed as

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. Johnson was a member of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, part of the

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. He earned his medal of honor for valor displayed at the

and the

. During the

, while loading a cannon, Confederate artillery fire severed his right arm. He continued to load with his left arm until blood loss caused him to faint. He was discharged from the Army on April 10, 1863. He died April 3, 1907 and is buried in

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Medal of Honor citation

His award citation reads: :Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded redericksburg While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners ntietam

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* 1842 births 1907 deaths Norwegian emigrants to the United States People from Janesville, Wisconsin Military personnel from Wisconsin People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War United States Army Medal of Honor recipients Norwegian-born Medal of Honor recipients Union Army soldiers American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials at Rock Creek Cemetery American amputees {{AmericanCivilWar-bio-stub

Medal of Honor citation

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