Background
Johansson was born May 12, 1870 in Sweden and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the United States.S. Nashville as an ordinary seaman.
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Johan Johansson
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Career
On May 11, 1898 the Nashville 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. He died December 4, 1948 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.
His grave can be found in section 13, site 720.
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Nationality
Spanish
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 12 May 1870, Sweden. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johansson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 12 May 1870, Sweden. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Johansson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.