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U.S. Navy
Johnson, Peter
Johnson, Peter
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Vixen
HometownCopenhagen
Citation

On board the USS Vixen on the night of 28 May 1898. Following the explosion of the lower front manhole gasket of boiler A of the vessel, Johnson displayed great coolness and self-possession in entering the fireroom.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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