Hans Johnsen
Encyclopedia
Hans Johnsen was a chief machinist serving in the United States Navy
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat USS Winslow as a chief machinist.
He died June 17, 1920 and is buried in Bayview-New York Bay Cemetery Jersey City, New Jersey
. His grave can be found in the Edgewood section, lot 468.
Citation:
United States Navy
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during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Johnsen was born January 3, 1865 in Sandnes, NorwayNorway
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and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat USS Winslow as a chief machinist.
He died June 17, 1920 and is buried in Bayview-New York Bay Cemetery Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
. His grave can be found in the Edgewood section, lot 468.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Chief Machinist, U.S. Navy. Born: 3 January 1865, Sandnes, Norway. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 497, 3 September 1898.Citation:
On board the torpedo boat Winslow during the action at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Showing great presence of mind, Johnsen turned off the steam from the engine which had been wrecked by a shell bursting in the cylinder.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War