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Johnson, Harry Anton

    Date of birth:
    June 29th, 1893 (Litchfield/Minnesota, United States)
    Date of death:
    May 1st, 1978 (San Antonio/Texas, United States)
    Buried on:
    Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
    Plot: 3. Grave: 1567.
    Service number:
    0-10825
    Nationality:
    American

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Brigadier General
    Unit:
    Chief A.3 (Operations), Air Force Training Command, U.S. Army Air Forces
    Awarded on:
    October 18th, 1943
    "die bij den aanvang der training van de Nederlandsche luchtstrijdkrachten in de Vereenigde Staten van Noord-Amerika als A.3 (Operations) van het Commando General Yount zich heeft onderscheiden voor voortvarendheid en hulpvaardigheid, waardoor het mede voor een belangrijk deel aan zijn optreden te danken was, dat de Nederlandsche training zoo spoedig inging;"

    Royal decree no. 1. He was one of five American officers honored by the Queen for their aid to the Netherlands Flying School at Jackson, MS.
    Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.3x)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Brigadier General
    Legion of Merit - US Military
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Brigadier General
    Awarded on:
    June 7th, 1946
    "For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Territory of Alaska from 29 September 1945 to 7 June 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Johnson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces."

    Headquarters, Alaskan Department, General Orders No. 112. OLC
    Legion of Merit - US Military
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Brigadier General
    Awarded on:
    June 7th, 1946
    "For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Territory of Alaska from 4 July 1945 to 20 September 1945. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

    Headquarters, Alaskan Department, General Orders No. 112
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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