AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  B-24

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Ralph E. Johnson for extraordinary achievement while serving as Pilot of a B-24 airplane on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Lieutenant Johnson has materially aided in the successful completion of each of these missions and his actions are an inspiring example to his fellow flyers. The courage, coolness, determination, and exceptional skill displayed by Lieutenant Johnson on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and Armed Forces of the United States.