John Peter Johanson (January 22, 1865 – December 14, 1937) was a sailor serving in the

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during the

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who received the

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for bravery.

Biography

Johanson was born January 22, 1865, in Sweden and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a seaman. On May 11, 1898, the Marblehead was given the task of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba. During the operation and facing heavy enemy fire, he continued to perform his duties throughout this action. He died December 14, 1937, and was buried at

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.Burial Detail: Johanson, John Peter (Section 6, Grave 7968)
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Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 January 1865, Sweden. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 529, 21 November 1899. Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johanson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website John P. Johanson] at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website 1865 births 1937 deaths United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy sailors American military personnel of the Spanish–American War United States Navy personnel of World War I Swedish emigrants to the United States Foreign-born Medal of Honor recipients Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor {{US-navy-bio-stub

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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