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Willie Johnson 1920 - 1998

Willie M Johnson of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on February 29, 1920, and died at age 77 years old on January 22, 1998.
Willie M Johnson
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19147
February 29, 1920
January 22, 1998
Male
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Willie M Johnson's History: 1920 - 1998

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  • 02/29
    1920

    Birthday

    February 29, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33002605 Enlisted: January 14, 1941 in Baltimore Maryland Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Fruit And Vegetable Graders And Packers
  • 01/22
    1998

    Death

    January 22, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1920, in the year that Willie Johnson was born, on November 2, radio station KDKA began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first commercial radio broadcast in the United States. Westinghouse, a leading manufacturer of radios and the backer of the station, chose the date because of the Presidential election. People liked it because they could hear about the results of the election between Harding and Cox before the morning papers arrived. Four years later, there were 600 commercial stations broadcasting in the U.S.
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In 1945, Willie was 25 years old when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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Willie Johnson's Family Tree & Friends

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