Hans Johnsen (January 3, 1865 – June 17, 1920) was a chief machinist serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Johnsen was born January 3, 1865, in Sandnes, Norway, and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat USS Winslow as a chief machinist.
Citation: On board the torpedo boat Winslow during the action at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898.
Showing great presence of mind, Johnsen turned off the steam from the engine which had been wrecked by a shell bursting in the cylinder.
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