Ruel M. Johnson
Born: June 5, 1843 at Harbor Creek, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Goshen, Indiana
Date of Issue: August 24, 1896
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.
