Johnson, J. Monroe (John Monroe), 1878-1964

Veteran of the 42nd Infantry Division, AKA the Rainbow Divsion, which served as part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I; Johnson was appointed Major in the First Battalion of the 117th Engineer Regiment before the unit's departure from South Carolina. The 42nd arrived in France in November 1917; Johnson later served in various positions with the Federal government, 1935-1956, chiefly in offices involving transportation and commerce; native of Marion, S.C.; attended University of South Carolina and Furman University, 1895-1897.

From the description of J. Monroe Johnson papers, 1894-1964. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 229348934

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