Samuel Johnson

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Individual bravery and daring in capturing from the enemy 2 colors of the 1st Texas Rangers (C.S.A.), receiving in the act a severe wound.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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