Byron F. Johnson
Byron Fillmore Johnson (November 15, 1894 – April 10, 1980) was a highly decorated officer and Naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of several conflicts, Johnson distinguished himself in Nicaragua in early 1930s and later participated in the Chinese Civil War in 1945–1946 as assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Air advisor to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.
Byron Fillmore Johnson | |
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Johnson as Brigadier general, USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Fil" |
| Born | November 15, 1894 Elk Falls, Kansas, US |
| Died | April 10, 1980 (aged 85) Coronado, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1946 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-1801 |
| Commands held | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Battles/wars | World War I Yangtze Patrol Nicaraguan Campaign World War II Chinese Civil War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Navy and Marine Corps Medal |
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