Awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
For the invasion, Johnston commanded the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment (also known as the "Raider Regiment"), 9th Infantry Division. After fighting his way westward through France up the Cotentin Peninsula, his Battalion established an observation post in Acqueville used for reconnaissance preparation.
Johnston called for tank reinforcements, but on June 20, 1944, a German 88mm round lacerated his abdomen as he stepped out the door. After being seriously wounded in action, Johnston gave the ultimate sacrifice on June 29, two days after Cherbourg's liberation.
For the invasion, Johnston commanded the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment (also known as the "Raider Regiment"), 9th Infantry Division. After fighting his way westward through France up the Cotentin Peninsula, his Battalion established an observation post in Acqueville used for reconnaissance preparation.
Johnston called for tank reinforcements, but on June 20, 1944, a German 88mm round lacerated his abdomen as he stepped out the door. After being seriously wounded in action, Johnston gave the ultimate sacrifice on June 29, two days after Cherbourg's liberation.
Awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
For the invasion, Johnston commanded the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment (also known as the "Raider Regiment"), 9th Infantry Division. After fighting his way westward through France up the Cotentin Peninsula, his Battalion established an observation post in Acqueville used for reconnaissance preparation.
Johnston called for tank reinforcements, but on June 20, 1944, a German 88mm round lacerated his abdomen as he stepped out the door. After being seriously wounded in action, Johnston gave the ultimate sacrifice on June 29, two days after Cherbourg's liberation.
For the invasion, Johnston commanded the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment (also known as the "Raider Regiment"), 9th Infantry Division. After fighting his way westward through France up the Cotentin Peninsula, his Battalion established an observation post in Acqueville used for reconnaissance preparation.
Johnston called for tank reinforcements, but on June 20, 1944, a German 88mm round lacerated his abdomen as he stepped out the door. After being seriously wounded in action, Johnston gave the ultimate sacrifice on June 29, two days after Cherbourg's liberation.
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Entered the service from North Carolina
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