Lester Johnson, Jr. was born on April 6, 1947. He was a Hightstown High School graduate.
He entered the US Army and attained the rank of Specialist 4 (SP4). He reported for active duty in March 1967. Johnson was a member of Company C, 44th Signal Battalion, 21st Signal Group.
Johnson had been in the battle zone for six months when, on February 3, 1969, at the age of 21, he died of an injury received while he was a passenger in a military vehicle that was involved in an accident. A Defense Department spokesman called the death non-hostile.
He was survived by his wife, Patricia and son, Lester Johnson, III.
Sources: Various websites and NJVVMF.