He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Michael graduated from Daviess County High School in 2004. In high school he had been heavily into running and cross-country skiing. He also attended Berea College.
He joined the Army in 2007. He had previously served one tour in Iraq. He was due to come back home in June.
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| Father, place Michael on the stairway to Heaven |
Michael's awards include one Bronze Star Medal (posthumous), one Purple Heart (posthumous), the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Family members stated: "He was very determined. He just felt that he could really be a good soldier. He wanted to help."
Friends describe Michael as an American Hero.
Michael is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents, Vickie Johnston and Raymond Johnston Sr.; and his brother, Raymond Johnston.
Thank you for serving, Michael.
Family members stated: "He was very determined. He just felt that he could really be a good soldier. He wanted to help."
Friends describe Michael as an American Hero.
Michael is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents, Vickie Johnston and Raymond Johnston Sr.; and his brother, Raymond Johnston.
Thank you for serving, Michael.
Let us pray that Michael is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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