JAMES A JOHNSON - CPL
- HOMETOWN:
- jersey city
- COUNTY:
- Hudson
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- March 27, 1946
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- July 01, 1969
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Army
- RANK:
- CPL
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
James Allen Johnson was born on March 27, 1946. His home of record is Jersey City, NJ.
Johnson served in the US Army and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL). He served with the 39th Infantry, Scout Dog Platoon, and 173rd Airborne Brigade. Johnson was a Dog Handler. Kelly was his canine partner. To see a Memorial Page (pdf format) about James Johnson created by Jim Sheppard, historian of the 50th Infantry Regiment, please click here.
Johnson was killed in action on July 1, 1969.
Sources: Jim Sheppard (historian) and NJVVMF.
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