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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