Henry Johnson

Medal of Honor recipient (1892–1929)
Person human Q5724935
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Henry Johnson

Summary

Henry Johnson is a human[1]. He was born in Winston-Salem[2]. He was born on March 15, 1892[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 1, 1929[5]. He worked as a soldier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,546 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Winston-Salem[2], Henry Johnson…
  • Henry Johnson died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Henry Johnson was born on March 15, 1892[3].
  • Henry Johnson was born on July 15, 1892[8].
  • Henry Johnson was born on May 15, 1892[9].
  • Henry Johnson was born on 1897[10].
  • Henry Johnson died on July 1, 1929[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • Henry Johnson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Henry Johnson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Henry Johnson worked as a soldier[6].
  • Henry Johnson received the Purple Heart[14].
  • Henry Johnson received the Medal of Honor[15].
  • Henry Johnson received the Distinguished Service Cross[16].
  • Henry Johnson received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17].
  • Henry Johnson was a member of 369th Infantry Regiment[18].
  • Henry Johnson is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry Johnson's military branch is recorded as United States Army[21].
  • Henry Johnson's Commons category is recorded as William Henry Johnson[22].
  • The cause of death was myocarditis[23].
  • Henry Johnson's residence is recorded as Albany[24].
  • Henry Johnson was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Henry Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[26].
  • Henry Johnson's given name is recorded as Henry[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Johnson's place of birth was Winston-Salem[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 15, 1892[3], July 15, 1892[8], May 15, 1892[9], and 1897[10]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Johnson worked as a soldier[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Purple Heart[14], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1932[30]; Medal of Honor[15], a courage award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1862[33]; Distinguished Service Cross[16], a courage award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1918[36]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], a courage award[37], in France[38], founded in 1915[39].

Death and Burial

Henry Johnson died on July 1, 1929[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocarditis[23]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Johnson include Fort Polk[40], a fort[41], in United States[42].

Why It Matters

Henry Johnson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,546 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Fort Polk[40], a fort[41], in United States[42].

FAQs

Where was Henry Johnson born?

Henry Johnson was born in Winston-Salem[2].

Where did Henry Johnson die?

Henry Johnson passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Henry Johnson do for work?

Henry Johnson worked as soldier[6].

What awards did Henry Johnson receive?

Honors received include Purple Heart[14], Medal of Honor[15], Distinguished Service Cross[16], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . obituary. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . United States World War I draft registration. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . fredericksburg.com. fredericksburg.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . fredericksburg.com. fredericksburg.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . fredericksburg.com. fredericksburg.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . death certificate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Henry, William
    Family name Johnson
    Country of citizenship United States
    Residence Albany
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