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James H. Johnson (major general)

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James H. Johnson
Born(1929-05-24)24 May 1929
Washington, D.C. U.S.
Died27 June 2008(2008-06-27) (aged 79)
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1950–1980s
RankMajor General
Commands2nd Infantry Division
3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division
4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade
Battles / warsVietnam War

James Harry Johnson[1] (24 May 1929 – 27 June 2008) was a 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]

Johnson died in his sleep at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital on June 27, 2008.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Army Register: Active and Retired List. Vol. I. Washington, D.C.: Department of the Army. 1 January 1966. p. 289. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Major General James H. Johnson". Army Executive Biographies. Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1985. p. 273. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  3. ^ "James H. Johnson". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  4. ^ "James H. Johnson - View Obituary & Service Information".


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