Sergeant Lee Johnson Repatriation Ceremony

Sergeant Lee Johnson who served with the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was killed as he took part in an operation to recapture the town of Musa Qaleh in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when a device believed to be a mine exploded. Sergeant Johnson (33) joined the Green Howards in 1990 and spent the majority on his career with B Company, recently being promoted to sergeant. The unit were renamed 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, and as an accomplished sportsman, he represented the Battalion at boxing and the Army at Judo. His Commanding Officer Lt Col Simon Downey said: "Sergeant "Judo Jonno" Johnson was one of life's great gems. A huge personality and a supreme soldier, he had a zest for life that took all before him. Our thoughts and our prayers are with his brother, LCpl Johnson currently serving with the Battalion in Afghanistan and his family and loved ones at this terrible time."

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[robert2k909]

LEE NEVER FORGOTTEN MATE I WILL BEAT YOU AT JUDO ONE DAY LOVE YOU AND YOU FAMILY XIX RIP ONCE A HOWARD ALWAYS A HOWARD

[KovacGTV09]

rip johno

[uptheboro07]

XIX the regiment

[fcuku73]

RIP friend i,ll miss u XIX

[LewboyDixon19]

rest in peace and my your soul live forever

[hattyuk]

What a great Triute to a great Friend and soldier Rest in peace.

Hatty XIX

[DMB31122008]

amazing tribute to a man that obviously means so much to so many . May he rest in peace, with the dignity and respect he deserves.

God Bless his family,...

[NIFTYASFUCK2007]

Miss you Johno, QMSI Tony Gaul

[donnyj97]

Miss you bro XIX

[JSJ54]

Never forgotten.