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Rufus Zenas Johnston

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Rufus Zenas Johnston

Birth
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Death
4 Jul 1959 (aged 85)
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
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Section 2, Grave 3645
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Mexican Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Lieutenant Commander in the UnitedStates Navy during the 1914 Vera Cruz, Mexico Campaign. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery onApril 22, 1914. His citation reads “For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April1914; was regimental adjutant, and eminent and conspicuous in his conduct. He exhibited courage and skill inleading his men through the action of the 22nd and in the final occupation of the city”. His Medal was issued onDecember 4, 1915. Lieutenant Commander Johnston was also awarded the Navy Cross during his service. Acareer Naval officer, he graduated from the USNA in 1895, rose to the rank of Rear-Admiral, and fought in thePhilippine Insurrection, the Boxer Rebellion and World War I.
Mexican Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Lieutenant Commander in the UnitedStates Navy during the 1914 Vera Cruz, Mexico Campaign. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery onApril 22, 1914. His citation reads “For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April1914; was regimental adjutant, and eminent and conspicuous in his conduct. He exhibited courage and skill inleading his men through the action of the 22nd and in the final occupation of the city”. His Medal was issued onDecember 4, 1915. Lieutenant Commander Johnston was also awarded the Navy Cross during his service. Acareer Naval officer, he graduated from the USNA in 1895, rose to the rank of Rear-Admiral, and fought in thePhilippine Insurrection, the Boxer Rebellion and World War I.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5746488/rufus_zenas-johnston: accessed ), memorial page for Rufus Zenas Johnston (7 Jun 1874–4 Jul 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5746488, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.