Carl C. Johnson
- August 28, 2023
- 97 years
About Carl C. Johnson
Carl C. Johnson, 97, American Army Air Force colonel (Tuskegee Airmen).
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|Carl Croston Johnson (April 27, 1926 – August 28, 2023) was an American U.S. Army Air Force and U.S. Army officer. He was the final Tuskegee Airmen cadet pilot graduate.
Early life
Carl Croston Johnson was born on April 27, 1926, in Bellaire, Ohio, on the border between Ohio and West Virginia near Wheeling, West Virginia. Though he grew up during Jim Crow racial segregation, Johnson attended a racially integrated high school. Johnson attended Ohio State University, where he studied in preparation to become a dentist. After being discharged from active duty in the US Army Air Force in 1947, Johnson met his future wife, Nancy, when he resumed his studies at Ohio State University.
Military career
In 1945, Johnson was drafted into the US Army.
Personal life and death
Carl had a daughter, Karen Warren, and son, Michael Johnson, in addition to three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He lived in the Potomac Green community of Ashburn, Virginia. He died on August 28, 2023, at the age of 97.
Awards and commendations
- Distinguished Flying Cross, Vietnam
- Ten (10) Air Medals
Honors
- In 2007, Johnson and the collective Tuskegee Airmen received the Congressional Gold Medal.
- On May 1, 2021, the town of Ashburn, Virginia, the Loudoun County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office and several veterans organizations honored Johnson with a parade in celebration of his 95th birthday.
- On August 14, 2021, Johnson was the only Documented Original Tuskegee Airman to attend the Tuskegee Airmen Association’s induction of US Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Q. Brown as an honorary member.
- On May 29, 2021, the American Legion Post 2001 honored the ailing Johnson with a battery powered wheelchair.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_C._Johnson
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- Sep 26, 2026
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.How many Air Medals did Carl Croston Johnson receive?
- A.Twenty
- B.Five
- C.Fifteen
- D.Tencorrect
Carl Croston Johnson received ten Air Medals during his service.
Source: awards and commendations section
2.Which prestigious award did Carl Croston Johnson and the collective Tuskegee Airmen receive in 2007?
- A.Purple Heart
- B.Medal of Honor
- C.Presidential Medal of Freedom
- D.Congressional Gold Medalcorrect
In 2007, Carl Croston Johnson and the collective Tuskegee Airmen received the Congressional Gold Medal.
Source: honors section
3.On what date did Carl Croston Johnson pass away?
- A.August 28, 2023correct
- B.August 14, 2023
- C.May 1, 2023
- D.April 27, 2023
Carl Croston Johnson died on August 28, 2023, at the age of 97.
Source: personal life and death section
4.Which organization provided Carl Croston Johnson with a battery-powered wheelchair on May 29, 2021?
- A.Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
- B.American Legion Post 2001correct
- C.Tuskegee Airmen Association
- D.Veterans of Foreign Wars
The American Legion Post 2001 honored the ailing Carl Croston Johnson with a battery powered wheelchair.
Source: honors section
5.Who was the General that Carl Croston Johnson attended the induction ceremony for in 2021?
- A.General Charles Q. Browncorrect
- B.General George Patton
- C.General Colin Powell
- D.General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Carl Croston Johnson attended the induction of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Q. Brown as an honorary member.
Source: honors section
6.How many grandchildren did Carl Croston Johnson have?
- A.Four
- B.Six
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Two
Carl Croston Johnson had three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Source: personal life and death section
7.Which of the following describes the high school attended by Carl Croston Johnson?
- A.An all-white private school
- B.A military preparatory school
- C.A racially integrated high schoolcorrect
- D.A segregated vocational school
Although he grew up during Jim Crow racial segregation, Carl Croston Johnson attended a racially integrated high school.
Source: early life section
8.What military honor was awarded to Carl Croston Johnson for his service in Vietnam?
- A.Bronze Star
- B.Distinguished Flying Crosscorrect
- C.Distinguished Service Cross
- D.Silver Star
Carl Croston Johnson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Vietnam service.
Source: awards and commendations section
9.What was the reason for the parade held for Carl Croston Johnson on May 1, 2021?
- A.Celebration of his 95th birthdaycorrect
- B.His retirement from the military
- C.The anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen
- D.His induction into the Hall of Fame
The town of Ashburn held a parade to celebrate Carl Croston Johnson's 95th birthday.
Source: honors section
10.What was the date of birth for Carl Croston Johnson?
- A.August 28, 2023
- B.April 27, 1926correct
- C.August 14, 2021
- D.May 1, 2021
Carl Croston Johnson was born on April 27, 1926.
Source: early life section
11.In which city was Carl Croston Johnson born?
- A.Wheeling, West Virginia
- B.Tuskegee, Alabama
- C.Bellaire, Ohiocorrect
- D.Ashburn, Virginia
Carl Croston Johnson was born in Bellaire, Ohio.
Source: early life section
12.What is the name of Carl Croston Johnson's wife?
- A.Mary
- B.Karen
- C.Susan
- D.Nancycorrect
Carl Croston Johnson met his future wife, Nancy, at Ohio State University.
Source: early life section
13.In what year was Carl Croston Johnson drafted into the U.S. Army?
- A.1945correct
- B.1926
- C.1947
- D.2007
Carl Croston Johnson was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1945.
Source: military career section
14.What historical distinction is noted regarding Carl Croston Johnson's participation in the Tuskegee Airmen?
- A.He was the first cadet pilot graduate
- B.He was the oldest Tuskegee Airman
- C.He was the final cadet pilot graduatecorrect
- D.He was the first commanding officer
Carl Croston Johnson was the final Tuskegee Airmen cadet pilot graduate.
Source: introduction
15.Where did Carl Croston Johnson live in his later years?
- A.Wheeling, West Virginia
- B.Potomac Green community, Ashburn, Virginiacorrect
- C.Bellaire, Ohio
- D.Tuskegee, Alabama
Carl Croston Johnson lived in the Potomac Green community of Ashburn, Virginia.
Source: personal life and death section
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