Ruel Milton Johnson

Ruel Milton Johnson
Born	June 5, 1843 Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania
Died	November 12, 1901 Goshen, Indiana
Buried	Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Major
Unit	100th Indiana Infantry
Battles/wars	Battle of Missionary Ridge
Awards	Medal of Honor

Ruel Milton Johnson (June 5, 1843 – November 12, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Johnson received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Johnson's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863 as part of the Chattanooga Campaign. He was honored with the award on August 24, 1896. Johnson later worked as a lawyer, and died in Goshen, Indiana, in 1901.

Johnson was born in Harborcreek Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1858.

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Ruel M. Johnson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, while serving with 100th Indiana Infantry, in action at Chattanooga, Tennessee. While in command of the regiment Major Johnson bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L

References

• Ruel Milton Johnson at Find a Grave