Rufus Zenas Johnston Explained

Rufus Zenas Johnston
Birth Date:7 June 1874
Birth Place:Lincolnton, North Carolina, US
Death Place:Newport, Rhode Island, US[1]
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1895 - 1930
Rank:Rear Admiral (retired list)
Commands:[2]

Battles:Boxer Rebellion
Philippine–American War
United States occupation of Veracruz
World War I
Awards:

Rufus Zenas Johnston (June 7, 1874  - July 4, 1959) was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1895.[3] He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz in 1914.[4] [5] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[6] Johnston is also a recipient of the Navy Cross and served in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, Boxer Rebellion, Philippine–American War and World War I.[7]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander Organization: U.S. Navy Born: 7 June 1874, Lincolnton, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina Date of Issue: 12/04/1915

Johnston was awarded the Medal of Honor citation

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914; was regimental adjutant, and eminent and conspicuous in his conduct. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.[8]

Family

Johnston was the son of Robert Zenas, who was a Presbyterian minister, and Catherine Caldwell Johnston.[1]

Johnston married Emma Pegram in 1903. The couple had three children: Rufus Zenas, Jr., Elizabeth, and Catherine.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnson, Rufus Zenas . NCpedia. 2022-08-15.
  2. Web site: USS Utah Commanding Officer: Captain Rufus Zenas Johnston . USS Utah - The Forgotten Ship of Pearl Harbor. 2022-08-15.
  3. Web site: Medal of Honor recipients. United States Naval Academy. 2009-03-15.
  4. Web site: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). Army Center of Military History. 2009-03-15. 2010-07-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20100723172518/http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/mohmex.html. dead.
  5. Web site: Rufus Z. Johnston. United States Naval Academy. 1 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20110611152928/http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Notables/MOH/bios/johnston.htm. June 11, 2011 .
  6. Web site: Rufus Zenas Johnston. Arlington National Cemetery. 2009-03-15.
  7. Web site: Inventory of the Rufus Z. Johnston Papers, 1895-1952. University of North Carolina. 2009-03-15.
  8. Web site: Johnston, Rufus Zenas. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. 2009-03-15.