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.
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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.
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(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.
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.