SSG James G. Johnston
SSG James G. Johnston, 28, of Oak Ridge, TN. Johnston assigned to HHB 101st Division Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY was killed stateside in an automobile crash on 15 March 2015.
Johnston was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School (2004), an Eagle Scout in Troop 328 and an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He is remembered and loved for his ability to make others laugh with his quick-witted sense of humor, and he is respected and admired by family, friends, and fellow Soldiers for his loyalty and leadership.
Johnston joined the Army Reserves in 2006, and joined Active Duty in 2009. During his military career, he served with 4-320th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell, KY during his first tour of duty in Afghanistan; 1-84 Field Artillery Regiment, 170th IBCT, Baumholder, Germany on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan; HHB and Bravo BTRY, 2-15 Field Artillery, Fort Drum, NY; and HHB 101st Division Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY. While at Fort Campbell, he was selected as the Voice of the Eagle by Division Protocol.
SSG Johnston earned several awards and decorations, including 4 ARCOMs, 3 AAMs, 2 AGCMs, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 3, 2 NATO Medals, Combat Action Badge, Air Assault Badge, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge Expert with Rifle Bar, and 3 Overseas Service Bars.
He is survived by his loving wife Lacey and his devoted family.
