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Maxwell
Oscar
Johnson
, Jr.

Born:

, 

Hawaii

Maxwell Johnson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    8th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Maxwell Oscar Johnson, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 8th Bombardment Squadron 3d Bombardment Group, in action in Korea in 1953. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.