John Lawson (June 16, 1837 – May 3, 1919) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

Biography

John Lawson was born June 16, 1837. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enlisted the Navy from

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/ref> On August 5, 1864 during the Battle of Mobile Bay, while serving in a member of 's berth deck ammunition party, he was seriously wounded after a shell had wounded him in the leg and killed or wounded the rest of his crew. Despite his wounds, he remained at his post and continued to supply the ''Hartford'' 's guns. John Lawson was one of twelve men who received the Medal of Honor for heroism that day. After leaving the Navy in July 1865, he returned to the Philadelphia area, where he raised a large family and earned his living as a huckster. He died in Philadelphia on May 3, 1919 and was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery,

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