A Note from The Virtual Wall
According to his family, 1LT Johnson's unit was attacked while returning from a routine mission on 22 June 1967. Lightly wounded in the initial exchange of fires, 1LT Johnson was then struck in the head by shrapnel while rallying his men. He was medevaced to Saigon where he died the following day. It appears that 1LT Johnson was the only soldier who died as a result of the ambush
Lt Johnson was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.
Elise Johnson
Hello, my name is Elise I am a freshman at Reedsburg Area High School. I am writing a report for Modern U.S. about Lieutenant Charles Leo Johnson. I am sorry for your loss and hope you are all well. When I started this project I thought it would be very boring, as I started researching Lt. Johnson and who he was I was excited to learn more about what went on during the war. When I read about his death I was saddened to hear how it happened, because he was trying to save people and ended up being the only one who died at the time. I give my respects to Lt. Charles Leo Johnson.
Jan 12, 2011
Lucas Lavely
lavz35@yahoo.com
none
1808 Taylor Circle Reedsburg WI 53959 United States
Honoring Soldiers of Wisconsin
Hello, My name is Luke and I am a Freshman in High school doing a report on Charles Leo Johnson. I want to post on this wall to give my regards to the family of this lost one. From what I know he is a great guy and died protecting this country. I'm sorry for your loss and he will be remembered forever. He sacrificed his life for our freedom and for that i thankful to him and to you.
Jan 10, 2011
Sherri Waid
whynotvolunteer@hotmail.com
God child
2707 Schroeder Drive Wausau Wi 54403 usa
Memorial - 2008
Chuck was my favorite uncle. I remember playing games with him. He was a lot of fun, very easy to be with. It's memorial day tomorrow and I am thinking of the loss we have had. The loss of a brother, an uncle, a friend. My mom's family has stories of Chuck and the rest of the family. Chuck comes from a family of 11. He and his little sister died leaving 9 surviving. My mom is the oldest. His older brother, Paul, has done a wonderful memorial to him. It is good to see his high school friends memorial. He died too young, he is missed.
May 25, 2008
Bruce Benter
powerboy1@earthlink.net
Friend and neighbor and fellow vet
1245 Las Ventanas Way Riverside Ca. 92508 USA
Memories of our Youth
I grew up with Chuck, remembering playing Army together as children. We played 2nd trumpet together in High School band. After High School I joined the Army and Chuck went on to college and became a ROTC Lieutenant. I was discharged in 1963 and moved to California and never saw Chuck again! I heard Chuck was killed in action through friends from my home town.
A great guy, friend, and died so young. Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird's home was situated across the street from me and between Chuck's and my house.
Mar 26, 2008
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS” **John 15:13** “You are my friend, always remembered, never forgotten.” May God Bless you for your Sacrifice!!!
Jun 23, 2007
Grateful American
from your home state
God Bless Soldier, please continue to protect us from above.
Friday, August 12, 2005
The Final Bridge
Charles is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, section CCS13, 6th row in from the east, 18th column in from the north
We Remember
Charles is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Marshfield, Wis
Saturday, December 5, 2009
A Hero Remembered
Charles,
The Eighth grade students at the Medford Area Middle School, Medford, WI have been working on a project to put faces with the names of each of the 1159 men from the state of Wisconsin who are listed on "The Wall." It is our hope that through your picture your legacy will live forever.
Thank you for your service to your country and for your sacrifice.
You are not forgotten
Posted by: Bryce Kelley (8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Medford WI)
Email: kellebr@medford.k12.wi.us
Friday, October 17, 2008
Photo
So we never forget that these names are real people
Posted by: Paul Johnson
Email: johhnson@newnorth.net
Relationship: He is my brother
Sunday, November 11, 2007
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR TO THIS MOST HEROIC UNITED STATES ARMY OFFICER
FIRST LIEUTENANT
CHARLES LEO JOHNSON
TROOP B
3rd SQUADRON
4th CAVALRY REGIMENT
" PREPARED AND LOYAL "
25th INFANTRY DIVISION
" TROPIC LIGHTNING "
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF
THE SILVER STAR
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Charles Leo Johnson (0-5536778), First Lieutenant (Infantry), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Troop B, 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Johnson distinguished himself by heroic actions on 23 June 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. At approximately 0930 hours while the first platoon was on a reconnaissance mission, the platoon was attacked by a Viet Cong force of unknown size firing anti-tank and automatic weapons. The fire came from well concealed firing positions in a densely vegetated woods on the platoon's right flank. As soon as his platoon came under attack Lieutenant Johnson, the first platoon leader, directed his platoon into a flanking movement and charged the Viet Cong positions. While he was leading the assault, his armored personnel carrier received a direct hit from an anti-tank weapon and came under intense fire from automatic weapons and hand grenades. With his vehicle thus disabled and several members of his crew wounded, Lieutenant Johnson attempted to dismount his vehicle so that he could continue the assault when he was mortally wounded by an enemy hand grenade. Still responding to Lieutenant Johnson's aggressive leadership, the first platoon continued its assault on the position until the enemy positions were silenced. Lieutenant Johnson's aggressive reaction and outstanding leadership inspired his men and enabled them to rout a well entrenched enemy force. Lieutenant Johnson's gallantry in action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects, great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
Posted by: CLAY MARSTON
Email: CMARSTON@INTERLOG.COM
Relationship: BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCHER - ARMY
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Remembering Chuck Johnson
I met Chuck in AOB 10 (armor officer basic) at Ft. Knox, Ky. He was one of our regular dinner group of officers who were assigned to the Newgarden Apartments BOQ and ate regularly at the Blue Steer in Radcliffe, Ky. We were both assigned to the training center after basic. Chuck was not anxious to leave for Vietnam, but he was a good officer who obeyed orders and gave his best to his job.
Posted by: James R. Walsh
Relationship: We served together
Monday, May 20, 2002
To a fellow GI
Posted by: Michael Wallschlaeger
Relationship: Friend
Tuesday, December 1, 1998 |
