The Mexia Weekly Herald(Mexia, Texas)
Friday, June 1, 1945, Page 1
1942 GRADUATE IS LUZON CASUALTY
Garland Johnston Dies on April 22
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Friends have learned today that Pfc. Garland A. Johnston, a 1942 Mexia High School graduate, died April 22, 1945, from wounds received in the battle of Ipo Dam on Luzon. He was serving as an infantry machine gunner at the time.
Inducted into the Army in July 1943, he was sent overseas in November, 1943. Some of the places where he saw service include New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, and the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
He is the son of Mrs. Gladys Johnston, 819 East Arlington St., Fort Worth. Also surviving are one brother, E. J. Johnston, Jr., and three sisters, Al "Nella" Hancock, Mrs. James Stapleton and Mrs. Zadena Hancock, all of Fort Worth, a brother-in-law, Sgt. Harold Winston Hancock, of Mexia, was killed on June 19, 1944 in the initial invasion of France.
Service No. 38530379
Name Age
E J Johnston 31
Gladys Johnston 31
Alnela Johnston 10
Wanda S Johnston 8
E J Johnston 6
Garland Johnston 5
Billie J Johnston 3
Source: 1930 US Federal Census, Pct 1, Hill County, Texas
Military Service:
Service Branch US Army
Unit A/S Inf 103rd. Infantry Regiment
Company M
Enlistment Date 2 Jul 1943
Death Date 22 Apr 1945
Friday, June 1, 1945, Page 1
1942 GRADUATE IS LUZON CASUALTY
Garland Johnston Dies on April 22
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Friends have learned today that Pfc. Garland A. Johnston, a 1942 Mexia High School graduate, died April 22, 1945, from wounds received in the battle of Ipo Dam on Luzon. He was serving as an infantry machine gunner at the time.
Inducted into the Army in July 1943, he was sent overseas in November, 1943. Some of the places where he saw service include New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, and the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
He is the son of Mrs. Gladys Johnston, 819 East Arlington St., Fort Worth. Also surviving are one brother, E. J. Johnston, Jr., and three sisters, Al "Nella" Hancock, Mrs. James Stapleton and Mrs. Zadena Hancock, all of Fort Worth, a brother-in-law, Sgt. Harold Winston Hancock, of Mexia, was killed on June 19, 1944 in the initial invasion of France.
Service No. 38530379
Name Age
E J Johnston 31
Gladys Johnston 31
Alnela Johnston 10
Wanda S Johnston 8
E J Johnston 6
Garland Johnston 5
Billie J Johnston 3
Source: 1930 US Federal Census, Pct 1, Hill County, Texas
Military Service:
Service Branch US Army
Unit A/S Inf 103rd. Infantry Regiment
Company M
Enlistment Date 2 Jul 1943
Death Date 22 Apr 1945
The Mexia Weekly Herald(Mexia, Texas)
Friday, June 1, 1945, Page 1
1942 GRADUATE IS LUZON CASUALTY
Garland Johnston Dies on April 22
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Friends have learned today that Pfc. Garland A. Johnston, a 1942 Mexia High School graduate, died April 22, 1945, from wounds received in the battle of Ipo Dam on Luzon. He was serving as an infantry machine gunner at the time.
Inducted into the Army in July 1943, he was sent overseas in November, 1943. Some of the places where he saw service include New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, and the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
He is the son of Mrs. Gladys Johnston, 819 East Arlington St., Fort Worth. Also surviving are one brother, E. J. Johnston, Jr., and three sisters, Al "Nella" Hancock, Mrs. James Stapleton and Mrs. Zadena Hancock, all of Fort Worth, a brother-in-law, Sgt. Harold Winston Hancock, of Mexia, was killed on June 19, 1944 in the initial invasion of France.
Service No. 38530379
Name Age
E J Johnston 31
Gladys Johnston 31
Alnela Johnston 10
Wanda S Johnston 8
E J Johnston 6
Garland Johnston 5
Billie J Johnston 3
Source: 1930 US Federal Census, Pct 1, Hill County, Texas
Military Service:
Service Branch US Army
Unit A/S Inf 103rd. Infantry Regiment
Company M
Enlistment Date 2 Jul 1943
Death Date 22 Apr 1945
Friday, June 1, 1945, Page 1
1942 GRADUATE IS LUZON CASUALTY
Garland Johnston Dies on April 22
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Friends have learned today that Pfc. Garland A. Johnston, a 1942 Mexia High School graduate, died April 22, 1945, from wounds received in the battle of Ipo Dam on Luzon. He was serving as an infantry machine gunner at the time.
Inducted into the Army in July 1943, he was sent overseas in November, 1943. Some of the places where he saw service include New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, and the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
He is the son of Mrs. Gladys Johnston, 819 East Arlington St., Fort Worth. Also surviving are one brother, E. J. Johnston, Jr., and three sisters, Al "Nella" Hancock, Mrs. James Stapleton and Mrs. Zadena Hancock, all of Fort Worth, a brother-in-law, Sgt. Harold Winston Hancock, of Mexia, was killed on June 19, 1944 in the initial invasion of France.
Service No. 38530379
Name Age
E J Johnston 31
Gladys Johnston 31
Alnela Johnston 10
Wanda S Johnston 8
E J Johnston 6
Garland Johnston 5
Billie J Johnston 3
Source: 1930 US Federal Census, Pct 1, Hill County, Texas
Military Service:
Service Branch US Army
Unit A/S Inf 103rd. Infantry Regiment
Company M
Enlistment Date 2 Jul 1943
Death Date 22 Apr 1945
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