U.S. Army
Johnson, Ruel M.ConflictCivil War
RankColonel
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command100th Indiana Infantry
BirthplaceHarbor Creek Township, Pennsylvania
Citation
While in command of the regiment bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.
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