Death of LaVena Johnson facts for kids
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LaVena Johnson
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| Born | July 27, 1985 Florissant, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 2005 (aged 19) Balad, Saladin Governorate, Iraq |
| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 2003–2005 |
| Rank | Private First Class (PFC) |
| Awards | Army Good Conduct Medal Army Commendation Medal |
LaVena Lynn Johnson (July 27, 1985 – July 19, 2005) was an E3 Private First Class in the United States Army. She was found dead in a tent. .....
Biography
The daughter of John Johnson, a service veteran, and Linda Johnson, Johnson was born and grew up in Florissant, Missouri.
The 5'1" African American honor student enlisted in the Army immediately after graduating from Hazelwood Central High School. She was deployed to Iraq and stationed in Balad. She had been there for eight weeks before her death on July 19, 2005, eight days before her 20th birthday.
See also
- Pat Tillman
- Gloria D. Davis
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