PO2 Paul Johnson

PO2 Paul Johnson

Dates of Service: Feb 1956 - Jul 1965
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I joined in 1956 and was assigned to the USS Antietam CV36 went to the Suez War, returned to Norfolk to the USS Coral Sea CV43 became a Shell Back, served on the USS MIDWAY CV41, went to the USS Alamo USS LSD33. Went to Thailand as MAAG for 2 yrs, spent 2yrs at Chase Field ready for Bay of Pigs deployment, sent to Keflavik, Iceland for 2 yrs sent to McGuire AF Base for Honorable Discharge.

Military Experiences

Aug 1963 - Jun 1965
Supply Petty Officer
Was able to establish one of the first Clothing and Small Stores where enlisted from all branches could shop and try on clothing similiar to a civilian clothing store which made the Stars and Stripes. Received and accommodation from the Iclandic Government from both Parties for excellent repor and service with their govenment.
Jul 1961 - Aug 1963
Storekeeper
Maintain supplies for pilot training base.
Aug 1959 - Jun 1961
USE - Bangkok
Military Advisor
In charge of Commissary for military and civilians. Had no military uniforms no ID are dog tags only civiliand clothes and passport with visa. Was assigned a vehicle with attache plates. Mixed up world at that time.
Aug 1958 - Jun 1959
USS Alamo (LSD-33)

Deployments

(2 years, 1 month)
Aug 1959 - Aug 1961
Bangkok Thailand
Was assigned to MAAG after 3 plus years on ships, all in all It was something I would do again if I had to do it all over again.

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools

May 1956 - Aug 1956

Storkeeping

Foreign Language Skills

1959

Thai (2/1)

Security Clearance
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