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Landsburg Germany Airbase USAF Signals Intercept NCO first to learn of Stalin's death
2022-12-04
[TogetherWeServed] SSgt John (Johnny) R. Cash, U.S. Air Force (1950-1954)

While serving in Germany as a Morse code operator, in March 1953, Cash intercepted a Soviet communique that spoke of the death of Stalin. He is believed to be the first Westerner that heard of his death. A few days short of his fourth complete year in the service, Cash was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Johnny Cash’s tireless advocacy, humility, and incredible musical legacy make him one of Arkansas’ most loved sons. His acceptance into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1977), the Country Music Hall of Fame (1980), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1992), GMA’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame (2010). and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame (2013) speaks to his versatility and appeal as a musician. Together We Served honors his incredible achievements as an entertainer as well as his humble service as a member of the Armed Forces.

The Wabash Cannonball.

Posted by:Besoeker

#4  Never mentioned much, but Cash got his tough guy rep in California in the first years of his musical calling.
Posted by: Slavising Unineting5672   2022-12-04 17:52  

#3  Landsberg, that's where the Dolfster spent prison time after the Beer Hall Putsch.
Posted by: DooDahMan   2022-12-04 17:34  

#2  You're about 70 years late on reporting it.
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2022-12-04 15:19  

#1  I could swear that Cash was playing at the Garden of Allah,San Jose Caliornia in 1955 during which one hell of a brawl occurred.
Posted by: Slavising Unineting5672   2022-12-04 10:51  

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