Korean War
| Service # | AO-2223142 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 15 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Second Lieutenant Johnson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Second Lieutenant Johnson was a crew member of a C-46D Commando transport with the 34th Troop Carrier Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Wing. On November 15, 1952, his aircraft was transporting personnel from Kangnung Airfield (K-18) to Pohang Airfield (K-3). It crashed into the Sea of Japan shortly after take off killing ten on board.