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SUMMARY:Billy James Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Honor Mission\nBilly James Johnson\, KIA\nUSN – WWII\nSan Felipe\, New Mexico – 08-19-19\n\n\n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nThe Patriot Guard Riders of New Mexico have been requested by the family to honor Fireman First Class Billy James Johnson. Billy James Johnson enlisted in the US Navy on August 7\, 1940 at the age of 19. He was assigned to the USS Oklahoma and reported for duty on October 12\, 1940. The USS Oklahoma was a Nevada class battleship in the United States Pacific Fleet and its duty was to protect convoys crossing the ocean. On December 7\, 1941\, the USS Oklahoma was attacked by the Japanese\, capsized and was mostly submerged in the water. Hundreds of men were trapped inside and could not escape the overturned hull. Thirty two men were successfully rescued. Of the 1\,353 personnel that served the USS Oklahoma\, 429 were eventually identified as missing and presumed dead\, including Fireman First Class Billy James Johnson. Through DNA samples of family members\, Billy’s remains were identified on February 26\, 2019. His family was notified on February 28\, 2019. Of the 429 men that were lost\, he was the 200th identified\, 78 years after he went missing.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-19-19 \nStaging Time: 08:15 AM\n \nBlack Mesa Travel Center\n26 Hagen Rd\nSan Felipe\, New Mexico 87106\n\n\nRide Captain: \nBilly Crain – bdcrain50@gmail.com – 505-263-8771\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nStaging Time: 08:15 am\nBriefing: 08:45 am\nKick Stand Up: 09:00+/- for travel to and arrive by 10 am: Berardinelli Funeral Home\, 1399 Luisa Street\, Santa Fe\, NM 87505.\nEscort: 10:30 am escort to Santa Fe National Cemetery and establish Flag Line.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will be provided\nLarge Bike Flags will NOT be needed.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\n\n\nSubmitted By: Daniel Rambow \nPosition: New Mexico Ride Captain \n\nNote: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join\, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices\, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.\n Print This Page
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