Gerald Richard Johnson | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Jerry" |
| Born | June 23, 1920 Kenmore, Ohio |
| Died | October 7, 1945 (aged 25) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 54th Pursuit Group 329th Fighter Group 49th Fighter Group |
| Commands | 9th Fighter Squadron 49th Fighter Group Atsugi Air Base |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (6) Soldier's Medal Air Medal (12) |
Gerald Richard Johnson (June 23, 1920 – October 7, 1945) was a World War II flying ace who flew for the United States Army Air Forces. Johnson commanded the 9th Fighter Squadron and 49th Fighter Group, and became the fourth ranking fighter ace in the Pacific during World War II. He ended his war career with 22 kills.