Lem Johns

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Lem Johns

Born
December 11, 1925
Died
May 10, 2014
Age
88 years
Nationality
United States

About Lem Johns

Lem Johns was a notable figure from United States. Born in 1925, Johns died in 2014 at the age of 88.

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Thomas Lemuel "Lem" Johns (December 11, 1925 – May 10, 2014) was a member of the United States Secret Service present during the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the first inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

Early life

Johns was born in and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and served as a member of the United States Naval Air Corps during World War II.

Education

Johns attended the University of Alabama and later graduated from Howard College (now Samford University).

Career

Johns joined the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division of the Internal Revenue Service (the forerunner of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) in 1952. He joined the United States Secret Service in 1954 and served until 1976, including many years as head of the Birmingham field office.

Death

Johns died in Hoover, Alabama on May 10, 2014.

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