Fort Johnson honors Sergeant William Henry Johnson with memorial unveiling
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FORT JOHNSON, La (KLFY)– Fort Johnson is remembering and honoring Sergeant William Henry Johnson’s legacy with an unveiling ceremony for the warrior’s memorial. The unveiling allows soldiers and citizens to learn more about Sgt. Johnson’s history and the legacy of one of the bravest African American soldiers in U.S. History.
During World War I, Johnson served in the 369th infantry regiment, one of the first units in the U.S. Armed Forces to have Black officers.
Sergeant Johnson single handedly fought off a German raiding party with a knife, saving a fellow soldier. Because of this, Johnson is recognized for his warrior spirit, and is honored with the joint readiness training center and Fort Johnson, which is named after him. Fort Johnson continues to honor this hero with the unveiling of it’s warrior memorial.
“It’s an honor to stand before you today and speak about an American hero whose bravery and selflessness continue to inspire us,” Brigadier General David Gardner said.
Gardner shared how Johnson’s sacrifice inspires and embodies the warrior spirit.
“Sergeant Johnson’s remarkable story is one that embodies the very essence of courage and sacrifice,” Gardner said.
Gardner said the memorial unveiling is just one way Fort Johnson continues to keep Johnson’s legacy alive, especially being one of the only enlisted African American soldiers to be honored with the renaming of an army base after him.
“So today, as we unveil this monument in honor of Sergeant William Henry Johnson, we pay tribute to a man whose actions transcend time and whose spirit of bravery will forever be etched in our hearts,” Gardner said.
Forging the warrior spirit is something Fort Johnson will continue to embrace and wants everyone to know about Sgt. Johnson’s legacy, life and his bravery.
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