Frederick Peter Johnson Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Kansas
On May 30, 1969 Sergeant Johnson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Kansas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 309754 |
Service ID | 16957543 |
Name | Frederick Peter Johnson Jr |
From | Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas |
Birth Date | June 25, 1944 |
Casualty Date | May 30, 1969 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Artillery, C Battery |
Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Suicide, Ground Casualty |
Location | South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province |
Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal |
Remembered | Frederick is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 23w, Line 21. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Frederick Peter Johnson Jr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on January 14, 1968. Johnson had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 16957543. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Artillery, C Battery.
He was born on June 25, 1944. According to our records Kansas was his home or enlistment state and Sedgwick county has been included within the archival record. We have Wichita listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Johnson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 30, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Suicide, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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