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Johnson, Charles Frederick

Date of birth:
January 11th, 1922
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Charles Johnson married Eileen D. Bailey in April 1950. The couple had nine children. He worked for 35 years at Lowell University, Massachusetts and retired in April 1988.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Boatswain's Mate Second Class
Unit:
U.S.S. Cavalier (APA-37), U.S. Coast Guard (U.S.S. Cavalier (APA-37), U.S. Coast Guard)
Awarded on:
1945
Citation:
"For distinguishing himself by gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of a salvage boat crew attached to the U.S.S. Cavalier while participating in assault landings against the enemy in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands on 9 January 1945. Facing intense enemy mortar fire he displayed exceltional courage, skill, initiative and devotion to duty while aiding in the salvage of numerous landing craft stranded on the beach. Disregarding his own safety and under continuous enemy fire he unhasitatingly plunged into the water and assisted in the rescue of a man who had been hurled overboard by the expolsion of an enemy shell. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the best traditions of the Navy of the United States."
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1945
Honorable Service Lapel Button / Honorable Discharge Emblem

Sources

  • Photo 1: Lyndon B. Johnson
  • - Citation

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