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Cecil
Vernon
Johnson
September 12, 1915

–

November 16, 1975

Cecil Johnson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1938. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Regiment:

    Carrier Air Group 5

    Action Date:

    March 14, 1953
    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Cecil Vernon Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer of Carrier Air Group FIVE, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 14 March 1953.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Regiment:

    Carrier Air Group 5

    Action Date:

    January 2 – June 5, 1953
    All Hands (April 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Cecil Vernon Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Carrier Air Group FIVE, from 2 January to 5 June 1953. (Commander Johnson is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Scouting Squadron 41 (VS-41)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Ranger (CV-4)

    Action Date:

    November 8 – 11, 1942

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Cecil Vernon Johnson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane in Scouting Squadron FORTY-ONE (VS-41), attached to the U.S.S. RANGER (CV-4), during the occupation of French Morocco, from 8 to 11 November 1942. Leading a section of planes in repeated dive-bombing raids, Lieutenant Johnson, under a bursting hail of anti-aircraft shells, pressed home vigorous and persistent attacks against hostile warships, coastal defense batteries, and anti-aircraft gun emplacements in the vicinity of Casablanca. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.