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Albert Johnson was credited with destroying one enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    44th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter Group

    Division:

    13th Air Force

    Action Date:

    February 13, 1943

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 97 (April 21, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Air Corps) Albert Lee Johnson (ASN: 0-417149), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-40 Fighter Airplane in the 44th Fighter Squadron, 18th Fighter Group, THIRTEENTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 13 February 1943, during an air mission over Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. On this date Captain Johnson shot down one enemy airplane in aerial combat. Captain Johnson’s unquestionable valor in aerial combat, at the cost of his life, is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.