Follett Johnson-Massena, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 44° 56.130 W 074° 53.484
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at New Hope Church, GA on May 27, 1864. He is buried in Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Massena, NY.
Waymark Code: WMZBK9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2018
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He was born on April 20, 1843 in St. Lawrence County, NY and died on March 9, 1909 in Massena, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: JOHNSON, FOLLETT
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 60th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At New Hope Church, Ga., 27 May 1864
• Date of issue: 6 April 1892
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Confederate sharpshooter, thus drawing fire upon himself and enabling his comrade to shoot the sharpshooter.
Armed Service: Army
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