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Johnson, Buford A.

  • Longview, Texas, Gregg County, United States

Military Information:

  • US Air Force
  • Retired Military
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • WWII Veteran
  • Korea Veteran
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • WWII Victory Medal
  • 2 War Veteran
  • MSGT: Master Sergeant
  • Congressional Gold Medal
  • Tuskegee Airman

Bio:

Johnson became the first African-American to be a jet mechanic in the United States Air Force, a Crew Chief to work on jet aircraft, and a Crew Chief working on jet aircraft in a combat zone. Johnson served as the aircraft crew chief for the 332nd Fighter Group Weapons three-member pilot team that won the U.S. Air Force's inaugural "Top Gun" team competition held at the Las Vegas Air Force Base (now Nellis Air Force Base).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buford_A._Johnson

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Cemetery:

Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California, Section 53B, Site 2808