Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a member of the “Rough Riders” during the Spanish-American War. Served during the Insurrection in the Philippines as a First Lieutenant in the United States Signal Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Mount Bud Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on March 7, 1906. His citation reads “Voluntarily took part in and was dangerously wounded during an assault on the enemy's works”. His Medal was awarded to him on November 7, 1910. He rose to the rank of Colonel, and served during World War I as a staff officer in the VII Army Corps. Camp Gordon Johnston in Carrabelle, Florida was named for him.
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a member of the “Rough Riders” during the Spanish-American War. Served during the Insurrection in the Philippines as a First Lieutenant in the United States Signal Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Mount Bud Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on March 7, 1906. His citation reads “Voluntarily took part in and was dangerously wounded during an assault on the enemy's works”. His Medal was awarded to him on November 7, 1910. He rose to the rank of Colonel, and served during World War I as a staff officer in the VII Army Corps. Camp Gordon Johnston in Carrabelle, Florida was named for him.
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