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
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1951–1982
Rank Major General
Commands held U.S. Army Chaplain Corps
Battles/wars
Awards

Kermit Douglas Johnson, USA (born September 2, 1928) was an American Army Chaplain who served as the 15th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1979 to 1982.[1][2]

Awards and decorations

Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit

Bronze Star Medal (with one oak leaf cluster)
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Bronze star

National Defense Service Medal
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star

Korean Service Medal
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star

Vietnam Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Foreign Awards
                   

Gallery

References

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
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