HM2 WALLACE B. JOHNSON III
Born
on Nov. 7, 1944
From PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
Casualty was on Mar. 25, 1968
in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
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HM2 Wallace Johnson III served as an FMF Corpsman in Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Mike Company. His name stands proudly on the Mike 3/5 Wall of Honor. Semper fi, Doc. We will never forget.
Semper FI Doc!
The first time I met Doc Johnson was in the CP Tent. My first thoughts were, Hey this guy belongs in front of some Science class someplace. About 5' 10," sandy hair and a mustache that had to have taken him the better part of 23 years. Glasses topped off my first impression. I accepted his handshake and he welcomed me into company CP group. Kindness is not a big enough word. He helped the younger corpsman with enthusiasm. He held his classes for the ailments we may have had, but we never heeded his warnings. I cannot recall any time I heard him complain about anything. I remember the night I was asked to go and indentify Doc. A night that will stay in my memory forever. I may have been the last to say, "Goodbye, Old horse." His name, along with others, are on my Wall. Semper FI Doc! Even if you were an anchor clanker. I hope you call me friend.
HM2 Wallace B. Johnson lll, you are honored in this house.
Michael "Turk" Wears
USMC Mike 3/5 RVN 1967-1968
