FRE 3450
IMAGE![Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group salutes General Devers after being awarded the Medal of Honour. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '30951. Col. Johnson and Gen. Devers salute each other after the ceremony. S.&G.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-407954.jpg.webp?itok=tU30tOD8)
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Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group salutes General Devers after being awarded the Medal of Honour. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '30951. Col. Johnson and Gen. Devers salute each other after the ceremony. S.&G.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
![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