Peter Johnson (Medal of Honor)

Peter Johnson (1857–1943) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography
Johnson was born December 29, 1857 in Sumerland, England. He married Anna Louise NN from England (1888–1958).

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 29 December 1857, Sumerland, England. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 167, 27 August 1904.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. 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.

See also

List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

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Category:Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor