Howard R. Johnson

Howard Ravenscroft Johnson
Colonel Howard Johnson
Nickname(s)Skeets, Jumpy
Born(1903-06-18)June 18, 1903
Maryland, United States
DiedOctober 8, 1944(1944-10-08) (aged 41)
Heteren, the Netherlands
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1923–1944
RankColonel
Commands501st Parachute Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II

Howard Ravenscroft Johnson (June 18, 1903 – October 8, 1944) was an officer of the United States Army. He was the commander of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II.


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