NAME: Donald W. Johnson
ASN: 36663039
PLACE OF BIRTH: ???, IL?
DATE OF BIRTH: ?? ??? ????
DATES OF SERVICE: 08 May 1943 - 24 Dec 1944
UNIT ASSIGNED: HHC 509th PIB
CAMPAIGNS:Southern France, Ardennes
AWARDS:Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with two campaign stars
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
08 May 1943 - Enlisted in IL - Date estimated based on ASN
Graduated from the Parachute School
Pvt. Donald W. Johnson likely joined the 509th PIB sometime in Southern France as a replacement after the invasion.
24 Dec 1944 - Pvt. Donald W. Johnson Killed in Action at Baraque de Fraiture (Parkers Crossroads) by small arms fire to head and right leg (femur).
05 May 1945 - 0900 Buried at Henri Chappelle American Military Cemetery Location: K721-348, Grave: 7, Row: 1, Plot: YYY
26 May 1945 - Pvt. Donald W. Johnson HHC 509th PIB Posthumously awarded the Purple Heart Medal
10 Sep 1947 - Disinterment Request
10 Oct 1947 - Pvt. Donald W. Johnson 36663039 is disinterred and transported to Drechsler Funeral Home in Oak Park, IL per request of the family, John W. Johnson
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