Frank Lesher Johnson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Frank Lesher Johnson, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. PURDY (DD-734), in action against the enemy on 12 April 1945, off Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.

Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Frank Lesher Johnson, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. PURDY (DD-734), in action against the enemy on 6 April 1945, while deployed off Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.

Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII)