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Earl
Douglas
Johnson
April 2, 1919

–

December 3, 1994

Born:

Redmond

, 

Washington

Earl Johnson, nicknamed the “smiling Swedish southpaw,” was a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, with his debut in 1940. He returned to the Red Sox after the war and later with the Detroit Tigers. His final game was on June 3, 1951.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Regiment:

    120th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    “Work Horse of the Western Front – The Story of the 30th Infantry Division” By Robert L. Hewitt

    (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 Technical Sergeant Earl Douglas Johnson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant 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.