Kermit D. Johnson

Not to be confused with Kermit Johnson.

Kermit Douglas Johnson
CH (MG) Kermit Douglas Johnson 15th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army
Born	(1928-09-02)September 2, 1928 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Died	January 9, 2020(2020-01-09) (aged 91) Saint Paul, Minnesota
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1951–1982
Rank	Major General
Commands	U.S. Army Chaplain Corps
Battles / wars	Korean War Vietnam War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star Legion of Merit

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.[1][2][3][4]

Awards and decorations

	Distinguished Service Medal
	Legion of Merit
	Bronze Star Medal (with one oak leaf cluster)
	Meritorious Service Medal
	Joint Service Commendation Medal
	National Defense Service Medal
	Korean Service Medal
	Vietnam Service Medal
	United Nations Service Medal
	Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
	Combat Infantryman Badge
	Parachutist Badge
	Foreign Awards

Gallery

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References

1. "General Kermit D. Johnson (US Army, retired): Brief Biography". Archived from the original on 2012-03-11. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
2. http://www.publicbackgroundchecks.com/SearchResponse.aspx?view=NM&fn=kermit&mn=d&ln=johnson&city=&state=&zip=&dob=19280902&age= ^[bare URL]
3. "MG Kermit D. Johnson USA (Retired)".
4. "WP-ORG Eulogy for Kermit Douglas Johnson -- USMA '51".

Further reading

Military offices
Preceded by Thaddeus F. Malanowski	Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1978–1979	Succeeded by Patrick J. Hessian
Preceded by Orris E. Kelly	Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1979–1982	Succeeded by Patrick J. Hessian