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Johnson, Sylvian Lee

Date of birth:
February 24th, 1922 (Roanoke/Alabama, United States)
Service number:
34 820 719
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Sylvian Lee Johnson was inductedat Fort McPherson, Georgia in May 1943 and received additional training at Fort McLellan, Alabama. After this he did a course at Camp Blandig, Florida. Following he was send to Europe for additional battle training and front service in France and Germany.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Technician 5th Grade (T-5)
Unit:
Company C, 1st Battalion, 405th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
March 1st, 1945
Citation:
"For exemplary conduct in ground combat against the armed enemy on or about 1 March 1945 in the European Theater of Operations."

General Orders No.4, Headquarters 405th Infantry Regiment, 1 March 1945.
According to his own statement awarded for action on February 24th, 1945 after the crossing of the river Ruhr.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Company C, 1st Battalion, 405th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army
Awarded for a wound received on February 24th, 1945.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with three bronze campaign stars.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with clasps "RIFLE" and "BAZOOKA".
Expert Badge

Sources

  • Photo 1: Familie
  • Photo: Family photo
  • - War Department Letter, 30 October 1947
    - Johnson, S.L., World War Two, My most Remembered Experiences
    - List of decorations

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