Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company K, 3rd Battalion, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division "Lightning", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

September 25th, 1945

Citation:
"For gallantry in action on 9 March 1945 near Rheinbreitbach, Germany. When his platoon moved out of its entrenched positions to push into Rheinbreitbach, it was met with sharp and accurate machine gun fire. Private First Class Johnson, antitank grenadier, was struck in the mouth and hand. Although bleeding considerately, he refused to take cover and moved alone against the enemy gunner in a crouching stance. After firing one clip at the enemy gunner, he reloaded and continued his advance , firing as he went, until he destroyed the enemy and siezed the gun. Private First Class Johnson's courage and devotion to duty are in accordance with the highest military traditions."

General Order No. 497, 78th Infantry Division, 25 September 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)