Johannes J. Johannessen (May 13, 1872 – November 14, 1915) was a sailor serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Johannes J. Johannessen | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 13, 1872 Bodø, Norway |
| Died | November 14, 1915 (aged 43) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Watertender |
| Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography edit
Johannessen was born May 13, 1872, in Bodø, Norway, and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) as a chief watertender when, on January 25, 1905, a manhole plate blew out of boiler D. For his actions received the Medal of Honor March 20, 1905.[1][2]
He died on November 14, 1915, and is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
Medal of Honor citation edit
Rank and organization: Chief Watertender, U.S. Navy. Born: 13 May 1872, Bodø, Norway. Enlisted at: Yokohama, Japan. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Iowa, for extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Johannessen, Johannes J. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
- ^ "Iowa". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. February 8, 2006. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
External links edit
- "Johannes J. Johannessen". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 8, 2010.