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Harry
Anton
Johnson
1893

–

May 1, 1978

Born:

Litchfield

, 

Minnesota

Harry Johnson enlisted in the Aviation Section of the Army Signal Corps in 1917, and in 1918 was appointed a second lieutenant and pilot in the Officers Reserve Corps of the Aviation Section. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1953 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Harry Anton Johnson (ASN: 0-10825), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Johnson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    September 29, 1945 – June 7, 1946
    Headquarters, Alaskan Department, General Orders No. 112 (June 7, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Harry Anton Johnson (ASN: 0-10825), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Territory of Alaska from 29 September 1945 to 7 June 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Johnson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    July 4, 1945 – September 20, 1945
    Headquarters, Alaskan Department, General Orders No. 112 (June 7, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Brigadier General Harry Anton Johnson (ASN: 0-10825), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Territory of Alaska from 4 July 1945 to 20 September 1945. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.