Henry Johnson (Buffalo Soldier)

Henry Johnson
Sergeant Henry Johnson
Born(1850-06-11)June 11, 1850
Boydton, Virginia, US
DiedJanuary 31, 1904(1904-01-31) (aged 53)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1866–1898
RankSergeant
Unit9th Cavalry Regiment
10th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsIndian Wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

Henry Johnson (June 11, 1850 – January 31, 1904) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration – the Medal of Honor – for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.