U.S. Navy
John Peter Johanson
ConflictSpanish American War
RankChief Boatswain's Mate
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
BirthplaceOskarshamn
Citation
On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johanson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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