14 – Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

Spitfire MK809 AU- 421 Sqn
Date :  18 juillet 1944
Mission :  Reconnaissance armée
Décollage :  ALG B2 Bazenville (14)
Causes de la perte :  Touché par la Flak en attaquant une colonne tente de regagner sa base
Lieu de la perte :
 Près ALG B2 Bazenville (14)
Flt Lt Paul Gilbert JOHNSON RCAF J/20050 KIA Citoyen américain engagé dans la RCAF

Distinguished Flying Cross
Flight Lieutenant George William JOHNSON (CAN-/J.9262), R.C.A.F., 401 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.
This officer is a highly capable and skilful flight commander. Within a short period recently, he has destroyed 5 enemy aircraft; he has also damaged a great deal of enemy transport on the ground. His leadership and zeal for operations have been a fine example to all.
FIFTH SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 17th of OCTOBER, 1944.

Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross
Flight Lieutenant George William JOHNSON, D.F.C. (CAN/J.9262), R.C.A.F., 401 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.
Since being awarded the Distinguished* Flying Cross Flight Lieutenant Johnson has continued his attacks against the enemy with great success. On two recent occasions while he was leading his squadron large formations of enemy aircraft were engaged. Owing to his fine leadership five enemy aircraft were destroyed and two were damaged. Flight Lieutenant Johnson has destroyed three and damaged one enemy aircraft. In addition he has destroyed a large number of enemy mechanical transport vehicles often in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire. Flight Lieutenant Johnson continues to display outstanding courage and coolness in the face of danger.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY,the 21st of NOVEMBER, 1944