Private Samuel Johnson was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 17, 1862 in Antietam, Maryland during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company G, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves. Johnson was 17 years old.
18 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant.
Johnson was born on January 28, 1845 in Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Johnson died on November 24, 1915 in West Fork, Arkansas, at the age of 70. He is buried at Baker Cemetery in Onda, Arkansas.
Johnson is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Individual bravery and daring in capturing from the enemy two colors, receiving in the act a severe wound.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
From the archives
For years, the information that the two flags came from the 1st Texas Rangers (C.S.A.) was included in the citation. This information is not included in 19th Century primary sources and has been removed from the citation. It is believed to have been an error.
Timeline
- January 28, 1845Born in Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- September 17, 1862Act of valor — Antietam, MarylandAge 17. Company G, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves
- November 24, 1915Died in West Fork, ArkansasAge 70.
- Resting placeBaker CemeteryOnda, Arkansas
Biography
Samuel Johnson (January 28, 1845 - November 24, 1915) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the medal for his actions in the American Civil War.
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