Howard R. Johnson
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 87 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Howard R. Johnson (0-016647), Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces from 6 to 8 June 1944, in France. Colonel Johnson’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
