Trumann Joseph Johnson was born on June 17, 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in the city and attended local schools. His mother, Lorraine, died in June 1935 and his father, Neil, passed away in March 1942. Johnson was drafted into the Army in October 1943 and received his basic training at Camp Blanding, Florida. In March 1944 he was shipped over to England for additional training and preparation for battle. In mid-June, after D-Day, he transferred into Company E, 359th Infantry Regiment which was stationed in France. On July 3, 1944 Johnson was killed in action.
