Rufus Zenas Johnston
Johnston as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman
Born	(1874-06-07)June 7, 1874 Lincolnton, North Carolina, US
Died	July 4, 1959(1959-07-04) (aged 85) Newport, Rhode Island, US[1]
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1895 - 1930
Rank	Rear Admiral (retired list)
Commands	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
Awards	Medal of Honor Navy Cross

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 at 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]

Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander Organization: U.S. Navy Born: 7 June 1874, Lincolnton, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina Date of Issue: 12/04/1915

Johnston was awarded the Medal of Honor citation

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914; was regimental adjutant, and eminent and conspicuous in his conduct. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.^[8]

Johnston was the son of Robert Zenas, who was a Presbyterian minister, and Catherine Caldwell Johnston.^[1]

Johnston married Emma Pegram in 1903. The couple had three children: Rufus Zenas, Jr., Elizabeth, and Catherine.^[1]

• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
• List of United States Naval Academy alumni (Medal of Honor)

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• "Home of Heroes".