UPL 33042
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Brig. Gen. Leon W. Johnson and Brig. Gen. Malcolm Grow, Chief surgeon of U.S. Army Air forces in ETO, and eight members of bomber crews recently visited a factory which manufactures flak suits and helmets. The eight crew members owe their lives to flak suits. During the visit, Tom Beasley, oldest employee of the factory, presented Brig Gen Johnson and Brig Gen Grow with commando knives.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (Eighth Air Force)
- Service Numbers: O-9252
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Director Medical Services
![Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '138/RF, WD 140. B/G Leon Johnson with Medal of Honor 22 Nov 1943.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-407959.jpg.webp?itok=HH75weDN)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (14th Combat Bomb Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-16429
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot - Commanding Officer 44th