Johnson, Lyndon Baines

Date of birth:: August 27th, 1908 (Stonewall/Texas, United States)
Date of death:: January 22nd, 1973 (Stonewall/Texas, United States)
Nationality:: American

Biography

Lyndon B. Johnson became the 36th President of the United States (1963–1969), a position he assumed after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States (1961–1963).
During the war he became a commissioned officer in the Naval Reserve.

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant Commander

Citation:
"For gallantry in action in the vicinity of Port Moresby and Salamaua, New Guinea on June 9, 1942. While on a mission of obtaining information in the Southwest Pacific area, Lieutenant Commander Johnson, in order to obtain personal knowledge of combat conditions, volunteered as an observer on a hazardous aerial combat mission over hostile positions in New Guinea. As our planes neared the target area they were intercepted by eight hostile fighters. When, at this time, the plane in which Lieutenant Commander Johnson was an observer, developed mechanical trouble and was forced to turn back alone, presenting a favorable target to the enemy fighters, he evidenced marked coolness in spite of the hazards involved. His gallant action enabled him to obtain and return with valuable information."