Derby Center in Orleans County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Willie Johnston

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 17, 2022

1. Willie Johnston Marker

Inscription. Willie Johnston was the youngest recipient of The Medal of Honor at the age of 13. In 1861, at age 11, he enlisted as a drummer boy for Company D of the 3rd Vermont Infantry. He was the only drummer in his division to come away with his drum during the Seven Days retreat in the Peninsula Campaign. The Johnston family lived in Salem, VT, which was chartered on August 18, 1781 and later annexed to Derby in 1881.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.

Location. 44° 57.394′ N, 72° 7.74′ W. Marker is in Derby, Vermont, in Orleans County. It is in Derby Center. Marker is on U.S. 5, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2961 US-5, Derby VT 05829, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to all veterans of the Afghanistan War (here, next to this marker); In Honor of Those who Answered Their Country's Call in the World War (a few steps from this marker); Derby Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to all Veterans of the Iraq War (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to all Veterans of World War II

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to all Veterans of the Desert Storm War (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to all Veterans of the Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to all Veterans of the Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derby.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 17, 2022

2. Willie Johnston Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.