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John “Jack” Johnson

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John “Jack” Johnson

Birth
Chelsea, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death
1 Apr 1918 (aged 24)
Deming, Luna County, New Mexico, USA
Burial
Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Son of Samuel and Ida F. Johnson. Entered service Sept 22,1917, at Camp Dodge. Transferred to Camp Cody. Died from pneumonia at Camp Cody.

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JACK JOHNSON BURIED AT CHELSEA
REMAINS OF COUNTY BOY ARRIVED FROM CAMP CODY FRIDAY
Was Accompanied by Two Brothers Also in Service—Funeral from Chelsea Opera House Sunday Morning Largely Attended
The remains of Jack Johnson, who died at Camp Cody, arrived here Friday. Two brothers, Bert and Ora Johnson, who are also in training at Camp Cody, accompanied the body. Jack was a young man, well-liked by all in Chelsea and vicinity, where he has spent his life. Funeral services were held at the opera house Sunday at 10 a. m. conducted by Rev. J. W Bearse. Pallbearers were Emil Stanek, Ray Stolelmyre, Louis Balvin, Orange Boyer, August Bazyn and Will Behounek. Flower girls were Misses Christina Posekany. Lillian Wessel, Emma Vavroch, Mildred Blazek, Mary Balvin and Gladys Vanatt.
Toledo Chronicle Thursday April 11th, 1918 page 4
Son of Samuel and Ida F. Johnson. Entered service Sept 22,1917, at Camp Dodge. Transferred to Camp Cody. Died from pneumonia at Camp Cody.

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JACK JOHNSON BURIED AT CHELSEA
REMAINS OF COUNTY BOY ARRIVED FROM CAMP CODY FRIDAY
Was Accompanied by Two Brothers Also in Service—Funeral from Chelsea Opera House Sunday Morning Largely Attended
The remains of Jack Johnson, who died at Camp Cody, arrived here Friday. Two brothers, Bert and Ora Johnson, who are also in training at Camp Cody, accompanied the body. Jack was a young man, well-liked by all in Chelsea and vicinity, where he has spent his life. Funeral services were held at the opera house Sunday at 10 a. m. conducted by Rev. J. W Bearse. Pallbearers were Emil Stanek, Ray Stolelmyre, Louis Balvin, Orange Boyer, August Bazyn and Will Behounek. Flower girls were Misses Christina Posekany. Lillian Wessel, Emma Vavroch, Mildred Blazek, Mary Balvin and Gladys Vanatt.
Toledo Chronicle Thursday April 11th, 1918 page 4

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  • Created by: Dancer
  • Added: Apr 14, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51093110/john-johnson: accessed ), memorial page for John “Jack” Johnson (10 Mar 1894–1 Apr 1918), Find a Grave Memorial ID 51093110, citing Winslow Cemetery, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Dancer (contributor 50722050).