Chandler W. Johnson
Chandler Wilce Johnson (October 8, 1905 – March 2, 1945) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He served as the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines during the battle of Iwo Jima, leading his battalion in capturing Mount Suribachi which later led to the flag being raised over Iwo Jima. He was killed in action one week after the flag raising and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
Chandler Wilce Johnson | |
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Born | Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S. | October 8, 1905
Died | March 2, 1945 39) Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Japan | (aged
Buried | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1929–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines |
Battles/wars | Banana Wars
World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
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