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Joseph Quitman “Joe” Johnson Jr.

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Joseph Quitman “Joe” Johnson Jr.

Birth
Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
24 Jun 2017 (aged 91)
Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 47 Site 1104
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Cpl US Marine Corps

He served with the US Army 31st Infantry Regiment (the “Polar Bears”) in the Philippines in 1941 at the age of 14 years. After WWII broke out, he was sent to Corregidor, fought with the US Marines there, and was taken prisoner at Bataan. Following his release as a POW, he served in the US Army Air Forces during WWII and the US Marines during the Korean War. He was the author of the book, "Baby of Bataan".

Interment on May 30, 2018.

Cpl US Marine Corps

He served with the US Army 31st Infantry Regiment (the “Polar Bears”) in the Philippines in 1941 at the age of 14 years. After WWII broke out, he was sent to Corregidor, fought with the US Marines there, and was taken prisoner at Bataan. Following his release as a POW, he served in the US Army Air Forces during WWII and the US Marines during the Korean War. He was the author of the book, "Baby of Bataan".

Interment on May 30, 2018.

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  • Created by: A Horan
  • Added: May 17, 2018
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189806326/joseph_quitman-johnson: accessed ), memorial page for Joseph Quitman “Joe” Johnson Jr. (27 Jan 1926–24 Jun 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 189806326, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by A Horan (contributor 47237309).