Donald R. Johnston-Fort Benning, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 32° 22.758 W 084° 57.174
16S E 692576 N 3584322
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 21, 1969. He was killed in action. He is buried in Fort Benning Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, GA in Section E, Site 43.
Waymark Code: WMXQ3V
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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He was born on November 19, 1947 in Columbus, GA and died on March 21, 1969 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *JOHNSTON, DONALD R.
• Rank and Organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
• Place and date: Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam, 21 March 1969
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Johnston distinguished himself while serving as a mortarman with Company D, at a fire support base in Tay Ninh Province. Sp4c. Johnston's company was in defensive positions when it came under a devastating rocket and mortar attack. Under cover of the bombardment, enemy sappers broke through the defensive perimeter and began hurling explosive charges into the main defensive bunkers. Sp4c. Johnston and 6 of his comrades had moved from their exposed positions to 1 of the bunkers to continue their fight against the enemy attackers. As they were firing from the bunker, an enemy soldier threw 3 explosive charges into their position. Sensing the danger to his comrades, Sp4c. Johnston, with complete disregard for his safety, hurled himself onto the explosive charges, smothering the detonations with his body and shielding his fellow soldiers from the blast. His heroic action saved the lives of 6 of his comrades. Sp4c. Johnston's concern for his fellow men at the cost of his life were in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Armed Service: Army

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