Leroy Johnson Military person

Leroy Johnson (December 6, 1919- December 15, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Camp Leroy Johnson in New Orleans, LA, was renamed after him in 1947.

Personal facts

Birth place
Caney Creek Louisiana
Date of deathDecember 15, 1944
Place of death
Caney Creek Louisiana
Resting place
Philippines , Manila American Cemetery and Memorial , Manila

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Army
military unit
126th Cavalry Regiment
32nd Infantry Division (United States)
service start1943
service end1944

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