Johnston, Willie

Class Year

Class of 1870

Highest Rank/Rate

PVT

Role/Rating

Drum Major

Conflict

Civil War

Awards and Honors

Medal of Honor

Location of Service

Army of the Potomac

Branch/Unit

Co D, 3 VT; 20 US Vets

Notes

Youngest to receive CMH in 1863; 1st Vter and NU alumnus to earn CMH

Citation

“Johnston, Willie,” Norwich University Alumni Veterans, accessed September 8, 2024, https://veterans.nuarchives.com/items/show/689.