Johnson, Leon W. (Leon William), 1904-1997
General Leon William Johnson (13 September 1904 – 10 November 1997) was a United States Air Force general who was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading the attack on the Ploesti oil fields during World War II.
Johnson was born in Columbia, Missouri. He received his commission in the infantry from West Point in 1926, then earned his wings and transferred to the Air Corp in 1930. He advanced to the rank of brigadier general in November 1943 and commanded the 14th Combat Bomb Wing from September 1943 until the end of World War II. From January 1952 to April 1956, he commanded the Continental Air Command and from August 1957 until his retirement in July 1961, he served as Air Deputy to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
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