About Kermit D. Johnson
Lived 1928 – 2020 (aged 91). Kermit D. Johnson was an American military personnel.
Kermit Douglas Johnson, USA (September 2, 1928 – January 9, 2020) was an American Army chaplain who served as the 15th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1979 to 1982.
Awards and decorations Distinguished Service MedalLegion of MeritBronze Star Medal (with one oak leaf cluster)Meritorious Service MedalJoint Service Commendation MedalNational Defense Service MedalKorean Service MedalVietnam Service MedalUnited Nations Service MedalRepublic of Vietnam Campaign MedalCombat Infantryman BadgeParachutist BadgeForeign Awards
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Who was Kermit D. Johnson?
United States Army officer and chaplain
When was Kermit D. Johnson born?
Kermit D. Johnson was born on 2 September 1928 in Minneapolis.
When did Kermit D. Johnson die?
Kermit D. Johnson died on 9 January 2020.
What was Kermit D. Johnson's occupation?
Kermit D. Johnson was a military personnel.
What nationality was Kermit D. Johnson?
Kermit D. Johnson was American.
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