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Carlton R. "Johnny" Johnson November 12, 2013 age 90 of
Pinson, AL passed away on November 12, 2013. He was preceded in death
by his son, Charlie Johnson; parents, Plemon and Dora Johnson. Johnny
is survived by his wife (27 years), Joyce M. Johnson; step-son, Brian
Maxwell; step-daughter, Kelli M. Ward; sisters, Mary Hopper and Wanda
Turner; daughter-in-law, Donna Johnson; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren;
1 niece.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 5 PM until
8 PM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel. Funeral service will be Thursday,
November 14, 2013 at 2 PM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel. Interment will
follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. |
(courtesy of Brian Maxwell)
John enlisted in the Army at Ft McClellan, Alabama
on 1 February 1943.
After completion of basic training and jump school
he was shipped overseas to England. On 31 March 1944 Pvt
Johnson was transferred from Field Force Replacement Depot #8, 82nd
Airborne Division, to Headquarters Company 1st Battalion, 508th PIR.
Pfc Johnson was wounded in action of 4 July 1944
in Normandy, France and returned to the unit a few days later.
Pfc Johnson was promoted to Corporal on 2 February
1945 while in the field during the Battle of the Bulge.
Cpl Johnson was seriously wounded in action on 10
February 1945 and was evacuated to a field hospital.. He
returned to duty on 6 March 1945.
His military decorations include the Bronze star
Medal, the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat
Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Service Arrowhead device. |
