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==Biography==
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Johanson was born January 22, 1865, in [[Sweden]] and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a seaman.<ref name=AMOHW>{{Cite web
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On May 11, 1898, the Marblehead was given the task of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba. During the operation and facing heavy enemy fire, he continued to perform his duties throughout this action.<ref name=AMOHW/>
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John Peter Johanson
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born(1865-01-22)January 22, 1865
Oskarshamn, Sweden
DiedDecember 14, 1937(1937-12-14) (aged 72)
Brooklyn, New York, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
RankChief Boatswain's Mate
UnitU.S.S. Marblehead
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
World War I
AwardsMedal of Honor

John Peter Johanson (January 22, 1865 – December 14, 1937) was a sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

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Johanson was born January 22, 1865, in Sweden and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a seaman.[1]

On May 11, 1898, the Marblehead was given the task of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba. During the operation and facing heavy enemy fire, he continued to perform his duties throughout this action.[1]

He died December 14, 1937, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 January 1865, Sweden. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 529, 21 November 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johanson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Johanson, John Peter". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  2. ^ Burial Detail: Johanson, John Peter (Section 6, Grave 7968) – ANC Explorer
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