James K. Johnson | |
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 James K. Johnson in 1952 or 1953 | |
| Nickname(s) | "The Mayor of Sabre Jet City" |
| Born | May 30, 1916 Phoenix, Arizona |
| Died | August 22, 1997 (aged 81) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1963 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 43rd Bomber Wing (1960–61) 3958th Operational Test and Evaluation Group (1959–60) 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (1956–59) 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing (1952–53) Nellis Air Force Base (1951–52) 48th Fighter-Bomber Group (1944–45) |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (19) Army Commendation Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvia[1] |
James Kenneth Johnson (May 30, 1916 – August 22, 1997) was a colonel in the United States Air Force. In the Korean War he was a double ace, credited with shooting down ten enemy aircraft. He also had one "kill" in World War II, when he was a lieutenant colonel. He received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
- ^ "Valor awards for James K. Johnson". Hall of Valor. MilitaryTimes. Retrieved 10 August 2013.