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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.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp5c. Johnson, a tank driver with Company B, was a member of a reaction force moving to aid other elements of his platoon, which was in heavy contact with a battalion size North Vietnamese force.
Johnson's profound concern for his fellow soldiers, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp5c. Johnson, a tank driver with Company B, was a member of a reaction force moving to aid other elements of his platoon, which was in heavy contact with a battalion-size North Vietnamese force.
Specialist Johnson's profound concern for his fellow soldiers, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
He received the Medal of Honor “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty,” states the medal citation. During the ambush he showed “a magnificent display of courage,” the document states.
6 de abr. de 2023 · Sergeant Dwight H. Johnson – Medal of Honor Recipient. Another one of our highlights is Sergeant Dwight H. Johnson. Johnson served in Vietnam where his actions saved the life of a fellow combatant after the tank they had been driving was immobilized in front of a Vietnamese battalion.
