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
Born(1905-10-08)October 8, 1905
Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S.
DiedMarch 2, 1945(1945-03-02) (aged 39)
Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Japan
Buried
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1929–1945
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Commands held2nd Battalion, 28th Marines
Battles/warsBanana Wars
  • Occupation of Nicaragua

World War II

AwardsNavy Cross
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
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