Leroy Johnson | |
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| Born | December 6, 1919 Caney Creek, Allen Parish, Louisiana |
| Died | December 15, 1944 (aged 25) Limon, Leyte, the Philippines |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1944 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Purple Heart (2) |
Leroy Johnson (December 6, 1919 – December 15, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II. Camp Leroy Johnson in New Orleans, LA, was renamed after him in 1947.