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Howard
Ravenscroft
Johnson
KIA (WWII)
June 18, 1903

–

October 8, 1944

Born:

Washington

, 

D.C.

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    501st Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders No. 46 (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) Howard Ravenscroft Johnson (ASN: 0-16647), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    501st Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    June 6 – 8, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 87 (November 27, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Colonel (Infantry) Howard R. Johnson (ASN: 0-16647), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, from 6 to 8 June 1944, in France. Colonel Johnson’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.