Shoshana Johnson
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Shoshana "Shana" Nyree Johnson is a Panamanian-born former United States Army soldier who became the first African-American woman taken prisoner of war in the military history of the United States.
Johnson at an NAACP dinner, July 18, 2003
Johnson returning to Kuwait City following her rescue from Iraqi captivity, April 2003.
Johnson speaking at POW/MIA Recognition Day at Fort Bliss, Texas, September 21, 2012.
Prisoner of War Medal
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The Prisoner of War Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was authorized by Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on 8 November 1985. The United States Co
Shoshana Johnson
…Company 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment Conflicts 2003 invasion of Iraq Battle of Nasiriyah Awards Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Prisoner of War Medal Alma mater El Paso Community College Children 1 Other work Author, veterans advocate Shoshana "Shana" Nyree Johnson (born January 18, 1973) is a…
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