On the recordMarch 7, 1946
JOHN MONROE JOHNSON, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States as Director of the Office of Defense Transportation.
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presidency.ucsb.eduJOHN MONROE JOHNSON, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States as Director of the Office of Defense Transportation.
Citation Accompanying the Medal for Merit Presented to John Monroe Johnson.
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