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PFC Henry Otto Edward “Hank” Johnson

Birth	:	25 Jul 1896 Hamburg, Germany
Death	:	12 Mar 1985 Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Beaver Park Cemetery, Penrose, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4131012, -105.0263977
Plot	:	Block JA Space 4A
Description	:	Henry and his sister Olga were both Norwegians, however they were both born in Germany while their father was doing business there, returning to NORWAY afterwards. His parents were Olaf [of Norway] and Elisabeth Augusta Charlotte (BOLDT) [of Germany] JOHANSEN. Henry JOHANSEN was orphaned in Oslo, Norway at age four when both his parents died within a year apart (both of lung problems.) He was raised by another family [the GRANUM's) at the "Bjorkland" (an upper class summer resort area) in Gran, Oppland], until he graduated from 7th grade. Within 5 days, at age 14 (a "man" by their standards), Henry Left... Read More	Henry and his sister Olga were both Norwegians, however they were both born in Germany while their father was doing business there, returning to NORWAY afterwards. His parents were Olaf [of Norway] and Elisabeth Augusta Charlotte (BOLDT) [of Germany] JOHANSEN. Henry JOHANSEN was orphaned in Oslo, Norway at age four when both his parents died within a year apart (both of lung problems.) He was raised by another family [the GRANUM's) at the "Bjorkland" (an upper class summer resort area) in Gran, Oppland], until he graduated from 7th grade. Within 5 days, at age 14 (a "man" by their standards), Henry Left Norway by the "S/S Aaro" ship and traveled across the North Sea to Hull, England. Then he crossed England by The "Great Central Train" to Liverpool. Henry left Liverpool, England on board the "Victorian" for Canada and steamed across the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Arriving in Port Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Henry traveled by train through Canada Westbound and Due South into Minnesota, USA and to the farm where a former Norwegian family (Bisgaards) were living on Apr. 4, 1910. He worked for them for a couple years (servitude ?) until his ticket for passage was paid for. During WW I, Henry enlisted with the US Army Infantry (Field Arty for the duration of the war. (Serial # 472-746) Initially Henry was sent to New York to go overseas but instead was sent to the US Army, Co. E, 1st Provisional Rdg., Camp Logan, TX, (Calvary Unit). (Later this changed to Co. B, 78th F. A. Regiment). While stationed in Harris county, Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, Henry was Naturalized on June 28, 1918 (CERTIFICATE NUMBER 1008717). Henry's name was changed during this process from "Henrich Otto Edwald JOHANSEN" to "Henry Otto JOHNSON. Later on in life Henry added "Edward" after Otto. He was discharged at the end of the war at Camp Dodge, Polk county, Iowa on Dec. 13, 1918 having received three medals. He then traveled to Colorado by way of Oklahoma and worked on ranches breaking wild horses, as a miner, as a logger (owned his own team & wagon), and as a Deputy Sheriff. He also had his own ranch, all this in Park county. He met Mildred Ellen CURTIS at one of the dances that the small Ranchers took turns holding (per Mildred). Henry and Mildred got themselves hitched up on October 7, 1929 in Colorado Springs, El Paso county by Justice of the Peace, J. H. Schisler, at the courthouse. Marriage Recorded Report Number 17724 They had five children, all living as of April 2, 2013. Then Henry worked as a night guard at the Canon City State Penitentiary, moving to Colorado Springs, he worked at Fort Carson, worked at Peterson Field and finally worked at Aircraft Mechanics until he retired. Henry & Mildred lived on the Merritt Place (their ranch) in Park county, in Guffey (Freshwater), in Colorado Springs, in Woodland Park and in Canon City. Henry was a Christian and was baptized in the Community Church in Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado. Henry loved to hunt and fish. He worked on and fixed all problems with his automobiles. He also loved to tinker with electronics. Henry had a disability pension from the Fed. Govt. (C-1 933 770) (9039-212A) Henry died on March 12, 1985 (age 88 yrs, 7 mo.15 days) on a Wednesday. The causes were listed on his death certificate as "Arteriosclerosis" & "Respiratory Failure". Henry {Hank} was preceded in death by his parents Olaf and Elisabeth Johansen; also by his sister Olga Johansen. Henry is survived by his wife Mildred (of many years) and all 5 of his children, Anna Belle Humphrey, Roy Edward (Dorthy), Ralph Earl (Jackie), Henry Alan (Sylvia) and Alice Moe, along with many grand and great grandchildren. Medical History: Rheumatic Fever, pneumonia (a couple times), Peripheral neuritis, Bursitis, cataract surgery, heart attack, generalized arteriosclerosis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, compression fracture of the first lumbar vertebrae, pulmonary fibrosis, macular degeneration of both retinas and a gastrointestinal disorder, Hemiplegia, Partial Aphasia, Dermatitis, and broken ribs from a run away team turning over his wagon while logging.

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Where is PFC Henry Otto Edward “Hank” Johnson's memorial?
PFC Henry Otto Edward “Hank” Johnson's memorial is located at: Beaver Park Cemetery, Penrose, Fremont County, USA.
When did PFC Henry Otto Edward “Hank” Johnson death?
PFC Henry Otto Edward “Hank” Johnson death on 12 Mar 1985 in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, USA
Where are the coordinates of the PFC Henry Otto Edward “Hank” Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 38.4131012
Longitude: -105.0263977

Family Members:

Spouse

Mildred Ellen Curtis Johnson

(1909 - 1996)

Children

Georgia Alice Johnson Cogburn

(1944 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Beaver Park Cemetery
Penrose, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4131012, -105.0263977

2. Middle Beaver Creek Cemetery
Penrose, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4303500, -104.9601700

3. San Juan Bautista Cemetery
Florence, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3793720, -105.1054000

4. Lower Beaver Creek Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3692703, -104.9532700

5. Burnett Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4733000, -105.0898000

6. Union Highland Cemetery
Florence, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3666992, -105.1160965

7. Upper Beaver Creek Cemetery
Coal Creek, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5443993, -105.0306015

8. Mountain Vale Memorial Park
Canon City, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4152985, -105.2069016

9. Holy Cross Abbey Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4520000, -105.2013000

10. New Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2648900, -105.0724500

11. Lakeside Cemetery
Canon City, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4221992, -105.2277985

12. United Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Canon City, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4428000, -105.2386810

13. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Canon City, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4448000, -105.2383000

14. IOOF Cemetery
Prospect Heights, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4277992, -105.2444000

15. Swallows Cemetery
Pueblo County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3050537, -104.8557892

16. Greenwood Cemetery
Canon City, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4272003, -105.2463989

17. Skyline Drive West Cemetery
Canon City, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4726000, -105.2578000

18. Ecumenical Church Columbarium
Pueblo, Pueblo County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3268000, -104.7708000

19. Garden Park Cemetery
Canon City, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5685000, -105.2264000

20. McKenzie Place Cemetery
McKenzie Junction, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1640530, -105.1924720

21. Henry Harkins Gravesite
El Paso County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6711000, -104.8583500

22. Bradshaw Ranch Cemetery
McKenzie Junction, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1307250, -105.1754020

23. Victor Sunnyside Cemetery
Victor, Teller County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7063890, -105.1543610

24. Pet Rest Memorial Park
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7013200, -104.8292490