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Donald Johnson

CDR · USN

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Donald Johnson

“Red Dog”

CDR · USN

03/17/1941 – 06/30/1961

Sarasota, FL

Service Details

School / Education

U of Iowa, S.Dakot

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross

Service Years

03/17/1941 – 06/30/1961

Theaters of Service

WWII Pacific

Aircraft Flown

SBD SB2C TBM AD F2H

Duty Assignments

VB-3 USS Yorktown, 1943-45
USS Gilbert Island, 1952-53
C.O. VA-104, 1953-55

Service Organizations

NAMF
Yorktown Assn.
TROA
Methodist Mens Assn.
Sons of Norway

Achievements & Story

3650+Flight Hours. 200+ Carrier landings. Air Medals (4 stars). Asia/Pac. Campaign (9) CNO Safety Award VA-104. X.O. VA-154. Meals on wheels. J.Russo Prison Ministry