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Charles
Edward
Johnson

Born:

, 

South Carolina

Charles Johnson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    August 1959 – October 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 52 (December 18, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Charles Edward Johnson (ASN: 0-19534), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from August 1959 to October 1967.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Charles Edward Johnson (ASN: 0-19534), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-4, 3d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Johnson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 104 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Charles Edward Johnson (ASN: 0-19534), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, 3d Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Johnson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.