John Johnson John Johnson, Medal of Honor recipient Born (1842-03-25)March 25, 1842 Norway Died April 3, 1907(1907-04-03) (aged 65) Place of burial Rock Creek Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Union Service/branch United States Army Union Army Years of service 1861 - 1863 Rank Private Unit 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battles/wars American Civil War *Battle of Antietam *Battle of Fredericksburg Awards Medal of Honor