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Earle Johnson was killed in a plane crash near North Royalton, Ohio, on February 16, 1947.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    April 1941 – February 16, 1947

    War Department, General Orders No. 25 (March 5, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Colonel (Air Corps) Earle Levan Johnson (ASN: 0-901581), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from April 1941 through 16 February 1947. 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 Air Forces.