Cooper William Johnson, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on November 14, 1879 at Mare Island Navy Yard, California — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Adams. Johnson was about 24 years old.
Johnson was born in 1855 in Saint Vincent — one of 1 recipient born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York. Johnson died on May 20, 1903 in Washington, District of Columbia, at the age of about 48. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Adams at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Cal., 14 November 1879, Johnson rescued Daniel W. Kloppen, a workman, from drowning.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- 1855Born in Saint Vincent
- November 14, 1879Act of valor — Mare Island Navy Yard, CaliforniaAge about 24. U.S.S. Adams
- May 20, 1903Died in Washington, District of ColumbiaAge about 48.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
William Johnson (1855 – May 20, 1903) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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