John's History
Personal History:
Born:1922 Race: White Siblings: 1 sister 1 brother Residence: Cleveland City, Ohio Education: 4 years of High School Job: Garage laborer Marital status: Single Height: 5' 9" Weight: 138 lbs |
School History:
School: John Hay High School Activities: Corridor Guard President, Hi-Y Green Secretary, Whirlo Club, Humours Honor Society, Senior Play Interests: bookkeeping Known as: Johnny |
Military History:
Enlisted: 1942 and Fort Hayes, Columbus Infantry 82nd Airborne Division 508 Parachute Infantry Regimen 1st Battalion Company C Technician 4th Class |
John was born in Cuyahoga, Ohio in 1922 to Jennie Pritchard and John Williamson. He had a sister named Elizabeth and a brother named Ivor Williamson as well as a niece named Betty Lou from Elizabeth. He attended John Hay High School in Cleveland and participated in many activities. John was a hall monitor, part of the senior play, the Hi-Y Green club, Whirlo club, and the Humours Honor Society. He was very involved in his high school. Right after he graduated, he enlisted in the Army (1942).