Howard R. Johnson

Howard Ravenscroft Johnson
Colonel Howard Johnson
NicknamesSkeets, 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
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1923–1944
RankColonel
Commands501st Parachute Infantry Regiment
ConflictsWorld 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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