Chandler W. Johnson
Chandler Wilce Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Chaney |
| Born | October 8, 1905 Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 1945 (aged 39) Iwo Jima, Japan |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1929–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines |
| Conflicts | Banana Wars |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Purple Heart Presidential Unit Citation Expeditionary Medal Nicaraguan Campaign Medals China Service Medal American Defense Service Medal Asiatic Pacific Campaign American Campaign Medal Victory Medal — World War II |
| Spouse | Miriam Vane |
| Children | Miriam (Sue) Johnson Goode |
Chandler Wilce Johnson (October 8, 1905 – March 2, 1945) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He served as the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines during the battle of Iwo Jima, leading his battalion in capturing Mount Suribachi which later led to the flag being raised over Iwo Jima. He was killed in action one week after the flag raising and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.