Willard R. Johnson

Private Williard R Johnson grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Griggs

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    18th Infantry Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    1st Infantry Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Germany

Biography:

Willard R. Johnson was born on September 11, 1924 in North Dakota. He was the son of Carl O. Johnson and Emma M. Haugen Johnson. Willard served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private in the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action on October 19, 1944 at the age of 20 and is now buried in Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Hannaford, Griggs County, North Dakota