Rufus Zenas Johnston
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Rufus Zenas Johnston (June 7, 1874 – July 4, 1959) was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1895.[3] He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz in 1914.[4][5] He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[6] Johnston is also a recipient of the Navy Cross and served in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, Boxer Rebellion, Philippine–American War and World War I.[7]
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Rufus Zenas Johnston | |
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Born | (1874-06-07)June 7, 1874 Lincolnton, North Carolina |
Died | July 4, 1959(1959-07-04) (aged 85) Newport, Rhode Island[1] |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1895 - 1930 |
Rank | Rear Admiral (retired list) |
Commands held | USS Utah (BB-31)[2] USS Michigan (BB-27)[2] USS Minneapolis (C-13)[1][2] |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion Philippine–American War United States occupation of Veracruz World War I |
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