U.S. Army
Johnson, Joseph EsreyConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 58th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownLower Merion, Pennsylvania
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.
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