Cochran in Bleckley County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of Perry L. Johnson
Photographed by David Seibert, June 29, 2012
1. In Memory of Perry L. Johnson Marker
In memory of Perry L. Johnson, of Bleckley County, Georgia who at age 36 while serving as a Corporal in the United States Army during WW II, single handedly captured fifteen German soldiers at St. Malo, France on August 10, 1944. His extraordinary heroism displayed courage in the face of enemy fire. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1865.
Location. 32° 23.25′ N, 83° 21.317′ W. Marker is in Cochran, Georgia, in Bleckley County. It is on North 2nd Street (Business U.S. 23) 0 miles east of Cherry Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker stands on the Bleckley County Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 North 2nd Street, Cochran GA 31014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dedicated to the Memory of James (Jim) Earnest Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucian A. Whipple (within shouting distance of this marker); Bleckley County (within shouting distance of this marker); Cochran Confederate Memorial
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Photographed by David Seibert, June 29, 2012
2. In Memory of Perry L. Johnson Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, June 29, 2012
3. In Memory of Perry L. Johnson Marker
The Bleckley County Courthouse is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
