Background
Johnson was born in Cooperstown, North Dakota, and educated at Oregon State University.
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Dick Johnson
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Oregon State University.
Career
In 1942, Johnson enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and served as a P-47 Thunderbolt pilot with the 57th Group’s, 66th Fighter Squadron, in North Africa and Italy. He completed 180 combat missions and was awarded the, the, four Distinguished Flying Crosses and fourteen Air Medals. Johnson remained in the United States Air Force until 1953, having reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He died of brain cancer on November 9, 2002, and was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Nationality
United States
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Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross; legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal; Silver Star; Legion of Merit Kincheloe Award; Distinguished Flying Cross; Legion of Merit; Air Medal
Decorations Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 oak leaf clusters Air Medal with 13 oak leaf clustersDecorations Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 oak leaf clusters Air Medal with 13 oak leaf clusters