Ross Johnson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.
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Ross Johnson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.
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(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Ross Le Roy Johnson (ASN: 0-59176), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Johnson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Ross Le Roy Johnson (ASN: 0-59176), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 13 September 1950 while serving with Company LO, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action near Shindo, Korea. During two very severe enemy banzai attacks on the forward positions of his company which forced them to withdraw, Lieutenant Johnson, exposing himself to enemy small arms and mortar fire, moved to the forward positions searching for wounded that might have been left behind. Upon returning to his company’s new location, he immediately reorganized his company for a new attack. During the ensuing action, Lieutenant Johnson was wounded and the company was again forced to withdraw. Voluntarily, Lieutenant Johnson remained behind to cover their withdrawal and, when forced to move by heavy enemy fire, followed in the rear of the company assisting wounded personnel, even though wounded himself. Lieutenant Johnson’s selfless courage and outstanding gallantry in action reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Ross Le Roy Johnson (ASN: 0-59176), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, THIRD Army, from 1974 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Johnson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.