Born: 20 August 1923, United States
Died: 10 March 2014
Country most active: United States
Also known as: Florence L Ineson
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
Florence L. Johnson (1923-2014), a lifelong Charlestown resident, served in the WAVES during WWII and later became an advocate for veterans and Gold Star Mothers after her son’s death in the Vietnam War. She held leadership roles in veterans’ organizations and was actively involved in community projects, including being the President of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Gold Star Mothers and Commander of the American Legion Bunker Hill Post #26.