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Vastly outnumbered by a well-entrenched and cleverly concealed enemy force wearing the uniforms of friendly troops, and attacking his platoon's open and unconcealed positions, Sergeant Johnson unhesitatingly took charge of his platoon in the absence of the leader. Exhibiting great personal valor in the face of a heavy barrage of hostile fire, he coolly proceeded to move about among his men, shouting words of encouragement and inspiration and skillfully directing their fire. Ordered to displace his platoon during the fire fight, he immediately placed himself in an extremely hazardous position from which he could provide covering fire for his men. Fully aware that his voluntary action meant either certain death or capture to himself, he courageously continued to provide effective cover for his men and was last observed in a wounded condition single-handedly engaging enemy troops in close hand grenade and hand-to-hand fighting. By his valiant and inspiring leadership, Sergeant Johnson was directly responsible for the successful completion of the platoon's displacement and the saving of many lives. |
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James Johnson was declared missing in action on 2 December 1950, and then listed as killed in action as of 2 November 1953. |
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