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 FRANK
G. JOHNSON
Citation
for Bronze Star Medal
HEADQUARTERS
XII CORPS Office of the Commanding General
GENERAL ORDERS APO 312, U.S. Army
NO. 37 26 November 1944
EXTRACT SECTION II AWARD OF BRONZE STAR MEDALS
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Under the
provisions of Cir 32, Hq European Theater of Operations U.S.
Army, 20 March 44, as amended, the Bronze Star Medal is awarded
to the following named Officers and Enlisted Men:
FRANK G. JOHNSON, K-100002, Lt. Col., Field Artillery,
(U.S. Coast
and Geodetic Survey), ***FA Obsn. Bn., who while serving with
the Army of the United States distinguished himself by meritorious
service during the period 10 Sep 44 to 8 Nov 44 in France, in
connection with military operations against an enemy of the
United States. Entered military service from Washington.
By command
of Major General EDDY:
RALPH J.
CANINE
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
CITATION
TO ACCOMPANY GENERAL ORDER
A Bronze Star Medal is awarded to FRANK G. JOHNSON, K-100002,
Lt. Col., Field Artillery (U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey),
14th FA Obsn. Bn., who while serving with the Army of the United
States distinguished himself by meritorious service during the
period 10 Sep 44 to 8 Nov 44 in France. Lt. Col. Johnson coordinated
the survey of the artillery with the Corps in such an efficient
manner as to contribute materially to the success of our operations
against the enemy. In addition by his initiative, energy and
wide professional knowledge, he was responsible for getting
all of the artillery with the Corps on a common direction making
possible accurate massed fires. Lt. Col. Johnson's aggressiveness
and untiring efforts reflect great credit on his character as
an officer and upon the military service.
Citation
for Oak Leaf Cluster to Bronze Star Medal
HEADQUARTERS
XII CORPS
Office of
the Commanding General
GENERAL ORDERS APO 312, U.S. Army
NO. 26 5 April 1945
EXTRACT
SECTION
II AWARD OF OAK LEAF CLUSTERS TO BRONZE STAR MEDAL
1. Under the provisions of Cir 32, Hq European Theater of Operations
U.S. Army, 20 Mar 44, as amended, in addition to the Bronze
Star Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster previously awarded, a Second
Oak Leafr Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to the
following named Officers:
FRANK G. JOHNSON, K-100002, Lt. Col., USC&GS, *** FA Obsn.
Bn., who while serving with the Army of the United States distinguished
himself by meritorious service during the period 1 Mar 45 to
23 Mar 45 in Germany, in connection with military operations
against an enemy of the United States. Entered military service
from Washington.
By command of Major General EDDY:
RALPH J. CANINE
Brig. Gen., GSC,
Chief of Staff
CITATION
TO ACCOMPANY GENERAL ORDER
In addition to the Bronze Star Medal previously awarded, a Bronze
Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to FRANK
G. JOHNSON, K-100002, Lt. Col., USC&GS, 286th Field Artillery
Observation Bn., who while serving with the Army of the United
States distinguished himself by meritorious service during the
period 1 Mar 45 to 23 Mar 45, in Germany. Lt. Col. Johnson was
Corps Artillery Survey Officer during the rapid advance of the
XII Corps from the Echternach-Bitburg area to the Rhine River
near Koblens, Germany, thence south and east to Worms, Germany.
Operating under conditions of combat most unfavorable to survey
operations, Lt. Col. Johnson displayed unusual initiative ,
alertness of foresight and agressive planning. His work resulted
in maintaining a maximum of survey information available to
all the units over an unusually large and irregular front. His
unrelenting efforts to provide essential survey data to all
units and his faithful devotion to duty reflects great credit
upon himself and the Armed Services.
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