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The Surprising Military Background of Johnny Cash

by Patrick Morrison
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The Surprising Military Background of Johnny Cash

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Before he was the Man in Black, he found out Joseph Stalin died before anyone else. Born in 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas, Johnny Cash is without question one of the more iconic American singers of his time. Known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and his style of music, which contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption.

Early Life and Military Service

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But what most people forget is that prior to his music career, Cash had enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950. He was assigned to the 12th Radio Squadron Mobile in West Germany, where he demonstrated a real talent for cracking Soviet Morse Code transmissions.

Interception of Groundbreaking News

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It was during his time in Germany that Cash was said to have intercepted a transmission from the east that both announced and confirmed that Soviet leader Joseph Stalin had died, making him the first person in the west to hear about Stalin’s death.

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Patrick Morrison

Name is Patrick, I live on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and I have had an interest in military history and news since I was young. I like to focus on the lesser known events in military history, as well as highlight countries and regions you normally don't hear about often. So i hope i am able to inform you correctly and make you a little more aware of the world around you.

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