Ruel Milton Johnson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 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 (June 5, 1836 – November 12, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Johnson received the Medal of Honor, his country's highest award for bravery in combat, for his extraordinary heroism at the Battle of Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863, while a major in temporary command of the 100th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was honored with the award on August 24, 1896. Johnson was later promoted to lieutenant colonel, and commanded the 100th Indiana from May 2, 1865 until it was mustered out on June 8, 1865. After the Civil War, Johnson worked as a lawyer, and died in 1901 in Goshen, Indiana.

Johnson was born in Harborcreek Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1858.