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JOHNSON, John E - Date of
birth
22 January 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
Knox County, Ohio -
Hometown
Knox County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35215793 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Mechanic -
Unit
18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized)
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 December 1944 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 55 |
Immediate family
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Members
Lena M.A. Johnson (wife)
More information
Sgt Johnson was trained in Ft. Riley Kansas, Fort Lewis, Washington, Camp White, Oregon, and Camp Maxey, Texas before being sent overseas. On 4 August 1943, he began serving with the 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron as a mechanic.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.findgrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com