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Ruel Milton Johnson
Born June 5, 1836
Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania
Died November 12, 1901
Goshen, Indiana
Buried
Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana
Allegiance United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Union Army
Rank Major
Unit 100th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Missionary Ridge
Awards Medal of Honor

Ruel Milton Johnson (born June 5, 1836 – died November 12, 1901) was an American soldier. He fought bravely in the American Civil War, a big conflict in the United States.

Johnson earned the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award a soldier can get for being very brave in a fight. He received it for his amazing courage during the Battle of Missionary Ridge. This battle happened on November 25, 1863. At that time, he was a major leading the 100th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He officially received the award on August 24, 1896.

Ruel Johnson's Life and Military Service

Ruel Milton Johnson was born in Harborcreek Township. This area is in Erie County, Pennsylvania. He went to college at the University of Michigan and finished his studies in 1858.

His Role in the Civil War

During the Civil War, Johnson was a major. He temporarily led the 100th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. This unit was part of the Union Army. The Union Army fought to keep the United States together.

Johnson's bravery at the Battle of Missionary Ridge was very important. This battle was a key victory for the Union forces. His actions helped his unit succeed.

After the Battle

After the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Johnson continued to serve. He was later promoted to lieutenant colonel. This is a higher rank in the army. He then commanded the 100th Indiana Regiment. He led them from May 2, 1865, until their service ended on June 8, 1865.

Life After the War

When the Civil War ended, Ruel Milton Johnson became a lawyer. He worked in this profession for many years. He passed away in 1901 in Goshen, Indiana.

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