James H. Johnson (major general)
James H. Johnson | |
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| Born | 24 May 1929 Washington, D.C. U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1980s |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 2nd Infantry Division 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
James Harry Johnson[1] (born 24 May 1929) is a retired major general in the United States Army. His assignments included Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans at the US Army Headquarters.[2] Johnson is an alumnus of the University of Maryland, where he earned a B.S. degree in physical education in 1950. He graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College in 1960.[1]
Johnson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal and six Air Medals for his actions in combat.[2] He served with the 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam as a lieutenant colonel.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b U.S. Army Register: Active and Retired List. I. Washington, D.C.: Department of the Army. 1 January 1966. p. 289. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ a b "Major General James H. Johnson". Army Executive Biographies. Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1985. p. 273. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "James H. Johnson". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
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