JOHNSON LAWRENCE H #2

COL Lawrence "Pete" H Johnson was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/14/1999 at the age of 75.4
Destin, FL
Date of Birth 08/20/1923
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with HHT/7/17 CAV in 67-68, IFFV in 68
This information was provided by 7/17 CAV web site

More detail on this person: Colonel, U. S. Army, Retired, age 75, died January 14, 1999, in Destin FL. Colonel Johnson, Commander, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment (Air), is survived by his wife, Muriel, and his son, Hank. Colonel Johnson activated, formed and trained the squadron at Fort Knox, KY in 1966 for deployment to Vietnam. He named our squadron, "RUTHLESS RIDERS". Colonel Johnson was our first commander at Fort Knox and for our first year in Vietnam, 1967 to 1968. His cremanted remains were buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32508-1099 (850)452-3357 or 4196, on May 14, 1999. Colonel Johnson retired in 1973.

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024