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Dwight Hal Johnson (May 7, 1947 – April 30, 1971) a native of Detroit, Michigan, was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in January 1968 during the Vietnam War.
U.S. Army Specialist Fifth Class Dwight Hal Johnson was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the Vietnam War.
Dec 24, 2021 · Medal of Honor recipient Dwight Johnson took on a force of North Vietnamese troops with the bravery and skill of a true hero.
Medal of Honor recipient Specialist 5 Dwight Johnson of Detroit, Michigan was the driver of an M48A3 tank in Company B, 1st Battalion of the 69th Armor Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division.
Dwight H. Johnson. Listen to Medal of Honor Presentation Ceremony. Rank and Organization: Specialist Fifth Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 4th Infantry Division. Place and Date: Near Dak To, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, 15 January 1968. Entered Service At: Detriot, Mich. Born: 7 May 1947, Detroit, Mich.
Johnson killed several enemy soldiers before he had expended his ammunition. Returning to his tank through a heavy volume of antitank rocket, small arms and automatic weapons fire, he obtained a sub-machine gun with which to continue his fight against the advancing enemy.
Dwight Hal Johnson. Branch of Service: U.S. Army. Date and Place: Near Dak To, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, 15 January 1968. Date of Issue: Tuesday, November 19, 1968. Rank: Specialist Fifth Class.
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