Johan J. Johansson

US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient

Johan J. Johansson

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Born| (1870-05-12)May 12, 1870
Sweden
Died| December 4, 1948(1948-12-04) (aged 78)
Place of burial|

Arlington National Cemetery

Allegiance| United States
Service/branch| United States Navy
Rank| Boatswain's Mate Second Class
Unit| U.S.S. Nashville
Battles/wars| Spanish–American War
Awards| Medal of Honor

Johan J. Johansson (May 12, 1870 - December 4, 1948) was an ordinary seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

## Biography

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Johansson was born May 12, 1870, in Sweden and after entering the United States Navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the gunboat U.S.S. Nashville as an ordinary seaman.[1]

On May 11, 1898, the Nashville 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.[1]

He died December 4, 1948, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[2]

## Medal of Honor citation

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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.[1]

## See also

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* Biography portal

* List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Johansson, Johan J." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
2. ^ "Burial Detail: Johansson, Johan J. (Section 13, Grave 720)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).

## External links

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* "Johan J. Johansson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
* "Johan J. Johansson". at ArlingtonCemetery.net. 6 March 2023. (Unofficial website).