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U.S. Army

Samuel Johnson

ConflictCivil War

RankSecond Lieutenant

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany G, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves

BirthplaceSpringfield Township, Pennsylvania

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.

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