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JOHNSON, Virgel Forrest - Date of
birth
5 March 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois -
Hometown
Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37444496 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
1st Battalion,
329th Infantry Regiment,
83rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
8 November 1944 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 38 |
Immediate family
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Members
Albert N. Johnson (father)
Ada E. (Ross) Johnson (mother)
Luella M. Johnson (sister)
Leslie N. Johnson (brother)
Edna N. Johnson (sister)
Milvin L. Johnson (brother)
More information
There is no record available that gives certainty on which date Pfc Johnson was wounded and to which aid station he was evacuated.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1920 Census / WWII Bonus Case File, http://83rdinfdivdocs.org – After Action Report
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet, Pat J.