Joseph Johnson

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Though twice severely wounded while advancing in the assault, he disregarded his injuries and was among the first to enter the fort, where he was wounded for the third time.

Rank: First Lieutenant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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