Johnson, a native of Mecklenburg County, VA, graduated from Randolph-Macon College in 1859. The 1860 census shows him as living in Mecklenburg County in his father's household but lists no occupation. Johnson enlisted as a private in Co. F of the 14th VA Infantry on July 17, 1861. He was home on sick leave in April, 1862 and had not returned as of June 30, 1862 when he is listed as absent without leave, but had returned by August. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on May 17, 1863. Johnson was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.
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