Jerome Johnson graduated from Texas A & M University in 1956 before entering the Naval Aviation Cadet Program. As a Naval Aviator in Vietnam, he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and 18 Air Medals. From May 1990 to July 1992, Jerome Johnson served as the 25th Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
Sponsored by:
Jerome
LaMarr
Johnson
September 21, 1935
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Born:
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Texas
Home:
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Texas
Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jerome LaMarr Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jerome LaMarr Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Jerome LaMarr Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jerome LaMarr Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jerome LaMarr Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.