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William Henry Johnson (circa July 15, 1892 – July 1, 1929), commonly known as Henry Johnson, [2] was a United States Army soldier who performed heroically in the first African American unit of the United States Army to engage in combat in World War I. [3]
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Learn about the life and achievements of Henry Johnson, a Black Soldier who fought in World War I and earned the nickname "Black Death" for his heroism. Find out how he was denied recognition and honors by the U.S. Army, but received the Medal of Honor in 2015.
Jun 2, 2015 · Henry Johnson was a Black soldier who fought off a German raiding party in 1918 and earned the Croix de Guerre from France. He was one of the few Black veterans to receive the Medal of Honor, America's highest military award, in 2015.
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May 15, 2015 · Learn about the life and valor of Sergeant Henry Johnson, one of the first Americans to receive the French Croix de Guerre for his actions in World War I. He fought off a German raid with a knife and prevented his fellow Soldier from being taken prisoner.
Henry Johnson was a black American who fought in World War I and received the French Croix du Guerre for his heroism in the Argonne Forest. He died in poverty and obscurity in 1929, but was buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in 2001.
Henry Johnson was a U.S. Army private who fought against a German raiding party in France in 1918. He received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for his extraordinary acts of heroism and selflessness in the face of grave danger.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sgt. Henry Johnson, one of the first and most extraordinary African-American heroes of World War I. He fought with the French Allies, defended a bridge over the Aisne river, and received the Croix de Guerre and the Purple Heart, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015.
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