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GEORGE S YOHNNSON

GEORGE S YOHNNSON - PFC

  • HOMETOWN:
  • moorestown
  • COUNTY:
  • Burlington
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • April 10, 1947
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • July 12, 1966
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • PFC
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


George S. Yohnnson was born on April 10, 1947. His home of record is listed as Moorestown, NJ.

Yohnnson entered the US Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).

Yohnnson was killed in action in Vietnam on July 12, 1966. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart at a ceremony at Fort Dix, NJ, in October 1966. George is buried at Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Sources: Various websites and NJVVMF.

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