Johnson, Arthur Stanley

Service number:: 580263 (NCO)/44606 (Officer)
Nationality:: British

Biography

Promotions:
17 September, 1940: Pilot Officer on Probation
17 September, 1941: Flying Officer (war sub)
17 September, 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
18 April, 1944: Squadron Leader (war sub)

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: February 20th, 1940

Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Awarded on:: July 30th, 1940

Second DFM awarded as a bar.

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Wing Commander
Unit:: No. 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: May 5th, 1944

Citation:
"This officer has completed a very large number of sorties, including attacks on most of the enemy's strongly defended targets in Germany. He has proved himself to be a skilful and courageous captain whose determination to attack his targets with accuracy has been a prominent feature throughout his long tour. He is a most inspiring leader and his achievements have been worthy of the greatest praise."

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34795/supplement/1055
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34910/page/4675
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34964/page/5901
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35279/page/5423
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35801/supplement/5149
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36500/supplement/2065
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36565/supplement/2865