Round shaped, antique brass colored coin, 2- 1/8 inches in diameter. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • Branch Medical Clinic, Johnson Hall
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Location
Coin Location: 14G9
Homebase: San Diego, California
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C000629

Location: 14G9 Height: 1.13

Coin: Location

U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps » Medical

Narrative

Round shaped, antique brass colored coin, 2- 1/8 inches in diameter.

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From a US Navy Press Release:

"SAN DIEGO -- In ceremonies held at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Sept. 17,[2003], the Branch Medical Clinic [at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot] was named Johnson Hall, after Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class (FMF) Michael Vann Johnson Jr., who died during Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his ultimate sacrifice, Johnson was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and promoted to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class. A painting and pictures of him are on display inside the clinic as reminders of Johnson's adherence to the Hospital Corpsman's Pledge that reads in part, "I dedicate my heart, mind and strength to the work before me. I shall do all within my power to show in myself an example of all that is honorable and good."