Johnson, Alfred Grima, 1919-2008.

Alfred Grima Johnson was born June 5, 1919 in New York City to Bradish Gaillard Johnson III and Emma Marie Grima Johnson, both of whom descended from prominent New Orleans families. Johnson attended Harvard and after graduation served in the Office of Strategic Services during World War II, earning several decorations from the American, British, and French governments. After the war Johnson completed a law degree from Louisiana State University. In 1948 he joined the Central Intelligence Agency, holding overseas assignment in Germany, Algeria, Vietnam, and Madagascar until his retirement in 1970. Johnson spent the remainder of his life in Charles County, Virginia, restoring the historic estate Branitan. He also restored his family's ancestral home in New Orleans, the Hermann-Grima house. Johnson died October 29, 2008.

From the description of Alfred Grima Johnson family papers, 1805-2001 (bulk 1850-1950). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 432331109