Pvt. Willie B. Johns
b. 7 April 1919
d. 19 July 1989
Willie Benjamin Johns, borne 7 April 1919 was the son of Julius Johns and Mary Catherine “Mamie” Brock. Willie was a married man with one son, Willie David, when war was declared in 1941.
On 15 May 1943, Willie enlisted at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and was assigned Army Serial Number#34655672. His enlistment shows that the Enlistment [was] for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law.
While in the Army, Willie served as a cook for his unit. His unit participated in one of the last major battles of World War II – The Battle of the Bulge.
The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, was a major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II which took place from 16 December 1944 to 25 January 1945. Wikipedia
The War in the European Theater ended on 2 September 1945. But, do remember that on August 14, 1945, the Japanese had surrendered, effectively ending World War II.
As a teenager I spent some wonderful times on “Hinson Hill” with my Uncle Willie and Aunt Ruby and their children, my cousins.
Willie Johns is my Mother’s brother and was always known to me as Uncle Willie.
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