Dr. Fred Johnson, III – The Heroism of Ben Solomon
The Medal of Honor is the Nations highest military award for valor and is presented by the president in Congress’ name. By law, only U.S. Service members who distinguish themselves “ through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” can receive this medal Medal of Honor Captain Benjamin Louis Soloman was one of these brave men. Learn the story of how a simple man, attempted to hold off the enemy while his patients attempted to clear the aid station. When his body was later found, 98 enemy soldiers were found in front of his position.
Dr. Fred L. Johnson III is Associate Professor of History at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Prior to his career in higher education, Dr. Johnson served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps as a Communications-Electronics Officer. He subsequently also served as an Infantry Officer in the Marine Reserves.
A graduate of Bowie State College (now University) Bowie, Maryland, Dr. Johnson earned his master’s and doctorate degrees at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.