Pvt. Walter T Johnson: Houston, TX 1917 Riot Camp Logan Series

Walter T Johnson was born 25 Feb 1896 in Paduocah, McCracken, KY to Annie Cartwright she was born 5 Dec 1872 and died 17 Nov 1924 in Lakeland, Jefferson, Ky she was a tobacco picker.I didn't find his father.

WAlter enlisted into 24th Inf 3rd Battalion on 14 Sep 1914 at Richmond, VA. 






Inmate #12266 Leavenworth
Crime: Mutiny & Murder
Term: Life
Reduced to 28 1/2 years






























The 1930 Census listed him living in Paducah, KY and living with his mother Aniie Cartwright, he was 34 years old, working for a rail road shop.




A lovely lady sent me this newspaper clipping for 1927:


Thank goodness he was out, I wish I knew more.





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