Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Man Second Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 27 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Man Second Class Johnson was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Man Second Class Johnson was a crew member of a PBM-5 Mariner patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 731, based at San Diego, California. On November 27, 1951, while on a training flight, the aircraft spun in seven miles off San Diego coast, killing 11 crewmen.