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Wilhelm Johnson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    6th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, General Orders No. 70 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Wilhelm Paul Johnson (ASN: 0-17229), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Johnson, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    June 1954 – May 1962

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (July 18, 1962)

    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 Major General Wilhelm Paul Johnson (ASN: 0-17229), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period June 1954 to May 1962.