William “Willie” Johnston
Born: July 1, 1850 at Morristown, New York
Home Town: St. Johnsbury, Vermont
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Date of Issue: September 16, 1863
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Musician William “Willie” Johnston, United States Army, for gallantry from June 26 to 1 July 1862, while serving with Company D, 3d Vermont Infantry, in action during the Seven Day Battle and the Peninsula Campaign, Virginia.