The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service) Davenport Johnson, United States Army Air Service, for gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Pursuit Group, 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 5 November 1918, near Forest de Woevre, France, while on an inspection flight. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant 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 Air Service.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
11th Air ForceAction Date:
1943 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Davenport Johnson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the ELEVENTH Air Force from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Johnson and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
11th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Davenport Johnson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General of the ELEVENTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.