Gordon Johnston
Military Person
1874 – 1934
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Who was Gordon Johnston?
Gordon Johnston, was an American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient and football player and coach. He played at the tackle position for Princeton University and served as the head coach of the University of North Carolina football team in 1896. He served as an officer in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War and World War I, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Philippine-American War.
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- Born
- May 25, 1874
Birmingham - Also known as
Gordon Jonston
- Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Princeton University
- Lived in
- Charlotte
- Died
- Mar 8, 1934
- Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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