Johnson, Lieut. Ranger Phil David
son of Cecil Jacob & Mary Alice(Skinner)
Burial Date: 1969, 03/08 Age: 26 Lot: 943 D
Vietnam War – Rice Co. KS 2nd Vietnam casualty, died 2/25/1969 
| Name | Phil David Johnson |
| From | Rice County, Kansas |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Branch | US Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Infantry Unit Commander |
| Group | 101st Airborne Division, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry, C Company |
| Death | February 25, 1969 |
| Cause | Hostile, Killed in Action |
| Awarded |
★ Purple Heart
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He had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. He had the rank of First Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Commander. Service number was 5351238. Served with 101st Airborne Division, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry, C Company.
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Johnson experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on February 25, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: “Died through hostile action, explosive device”. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province.
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Phil David Johnson is among the 7,962 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to Kansas. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.
Our core focus is on the decades spanning World War I through the Vietnam War. Generations of sacrifice and service. Many volunteered to serve. Others were asked to join. Each situation as unique as the individuals involved.
Listed below are some of the awards, medals and commendations that Phil David Johnson either received or may have been qualified for.
| Name | Phil David Johnson |
| From | Rice County, Kansas |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Branch | US Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Infantry Unit Commander |
| Group | 101st Airborne Division, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry, C Company |
| Death | February 25, 1969 |
| Cause | Hostile, Killed in Action |
| Awarded |
★ Purple Heart
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According to our records Kansas was his home or enlistment state. Furthermore, we have Sterling listed as the city and Rice County included within the archival record.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. He had the rank of First Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Commander. Service number was 5351238. Served with 101st Airborne Division, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry, C Company.
Johnson experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on February 25, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: “Died through hostile action, explosive device”. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province.
Phil is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 31w, Line 47.
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