COLONEL CLARK E. JOHNSON, (the First Lieutenant), Infantry, Company K, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in Germany. During action near Eisern, Germany, on 30 March 1945, Lieutenant Johnson organized his isolated company and crawling through a hail of enemy fire, personally placed their five attached tanks in advantageous positions. He signalled the attack and firing his carbine as he ran, charged the enemy flank and prevented a link-up between the main garrison and a body of reinforcements. He continued forward and fearlessly led a platoon in a surprise attack on the German command post, killing many of the defenders and capturing the commanding officer and his staff. Lieutenant Johnson’s heroic inspiring leadership exemplifies the highest traditions of the military service.

COL Johnson was a member since 1985 and resided in Oregon.