SUMMARY
PFC Johnson died
in South Vietnam
on 5/7/1966
during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi
as a member of Bravo Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Multiple Fragmentation Wounds'.
Johnson
originated from Spiro, Oklahoma
.
DETAILS
On May 7, 1966, Company B, with one platoon of tanks attached, conducted a one day reconnaissance operation in the southern Boi Loi Woods code named “Sitting Bull.” At 1205 hours, the force engaged some VC in a trench line. At the end of the engagement 1 Bobcat was killed and 22 were wounded. 12 of the WIAs were evacuated and the others were treated and returned to duty.
Also on May 7, 1966 another Bobcat who was wounded in the Claymore class incident died from the wounds he received.
