Late Dutchess County vet awarded Congressional Medal of Honor

LAGRANGEVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A memorial wall stands at Arlington High School in LaGrangeville, Dutchess County.  It's a testament to the sacrifice of one of their graduates Charlie Johnson. His ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War led him to posthumously receive the highest honor in our country.

Sgt. Henry Johnson Medal of Honor Exhibit opens at Albany City Hall

Principal Richard Carroll told NEWS10 why Johnson came to his school from nearby Millbrook in the 1950s.