Ruel Milton Johnson-Goshen, IN
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 35.640 W 085° 50.688
16T E 596277 N 4605344
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chattanooga, TN on November 25, 1863. He is buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, IN in the East Addition, Lot 539
Waymark Code: WMZC4F
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2018
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He was born on June 5, 1836 in Harborcreek, PA and died on November 12, 1901 in Goshen, IN. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: JOHNSON, RUEL M.
• Rank and organization: Major, 100th Indiana Infantry
• Place and date: At Chattanooga, Tenn., 25 November 1863
• Entered service at: Goshen Ind.
• Date of issue: 24 August 1896
Citation: While in command of the regiment bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.
Armed Service: Army
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