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WE REMEMBER
Killed In Action, Missing In Action, & Died In Service
PFC
James Earl Johnson
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.