James Harry Johnson (24 May 1929 – 27 June 2008) was a major general in the United States Army. His assignments included Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans at the US Army Headquarters. Johnson is an alumnus of the University of Maryland, where he earned a B.S. degree in physical education in 1950. He graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College in 1960. Johnson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star Medal,

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and six Air Medals for his actions in combat. He served with the 4th Battalion,

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in Vietnam as a

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. Johnson died in his sleep at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital on June 27, 2008.

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