Edward Johnston | |
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Born | Penn Yan, New York, United States | February 8, 1844
Died | January 20, 1920 Penn Yan, New York | (aged 75)
Place of burial | Lakeview Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | c. 1876–1878 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 5th U.S. Cavalry |
Battles / wars | Indian Wars Great Sioux War of 1876-77 |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward Johnston (February 8, 1844 – January 20, 1920) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 5th U.S. Cavalry during the Indian Wars. He was one of thirty-one men received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during General Nelson A. Miles winter campaign against the Sioux in the Montana Territory from October 21, 1876, to January 8, 1877.