John Golden was born on July 18th, 1880, in Washington DC, Virginia to parents George and Ellen Golden. He was a Christian of mixed White/Black racial background. For his military service, John enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the 9th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers). There is some uncertainty regarding his rank, as the headstone application suggests Corporal, while the headstone itself reads Sergeant. John entered the military on March 20, 1899, and was discharged on March 19, 1902. After his military service, John moved to Ellensburg, Washington. After his service, he worked as a janitor. John Golden passed away in Los Angeles, on March 9th, 1951, at the age of 71. 

This biography was researched and written by students as part of the Digital Veterans Legacy Project at Loyola Marymount University, funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration


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