The 35th Infantry Regiment Association salutes our fallen brother, PVT Edward Reekie Johnson, 39597196, who died in the service of his country on April 7th, 1945 in Luzon. The cause of death was listed as KIA. At the time of his death Edward was 25 years of age. He was from Los Angeles, California.
The decorations earned by PVT Edward Reekie Johnson include: the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Burial:
Golden Gate National Cemetery
San Bruno
San Mateo County
California, USA
Plot: B, 117
As a civilian, Edward was employed in the airline industry. He enlisted 10 Aug 1944.
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