Season 2 · Episode 3
Henry Johnson
Henry Johnson earned the Medal of Honor defending his comrades in hand-to-hand combat while heavily outnumbered, though his life after returning home would bring new challenges.
September 19, 20225m 3s
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Show Notes
Henry Johnson enlisted in the Army in 1917 and became one of the first American heroes of WWI. While in France, Johnson saved the life of his comrade by single handedly fighting off a wave of enemy soldiers. Though he returned home a hero, he faced difficulties finding work and accessing healthcare.
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