Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '138/RF, WD 140. B/G Leon Johnson with Medal of Honor 22 Nov 1943.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Leon Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant Robert I Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an inspection of the 44th Bomb Group base at Shipdham. 21 April 1943. Official Photograph: Caption printed on front of image: '(GPR-26-15-44)( 21-4-43)( INSPECTING GEN. & MAJ MOORE) Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to right- General Statemeyer Col Johnson Howard Moore Lt. R. I. Brown ACFT - Supy Q - note another ACFT with Q on trail in background I am still certain there was only one supy Q! Col Camerin HQ 376 BW Lockbourne AFB'

Brig. Gen. Leon W. Johnson and Brig. Gen. Malcolm Grow, Chief surgeon of U.S. Army Air forces in ETO, and eight members of bomber crews recently visited a factory which manufactures flak suits and helmets. The eight crew members owe their lives to flak suits. During the visit, Tom Beasley, oldest employee of the factory, presented Brig Gen Johnson and Brig Gen Grow with commando knives.

"Close up of Brig Gen Leon W Johnson C/O of group from Jan 43 to Sept 43 and led his group on Ploesti. Johnson is a native of Moline, KS."

Lyle B. Latimer receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from General Leon Johnson who was a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Personnel list for the 8th Air Force Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, September 1, 1942.

Wing and Group Commanders meeting of the 2nd Bomb Division, 8th Air Force England, 19 September 1944 - Rear L to R: Col James H Isbel, Col Albert J Shower, Col Luther J Fairbanks, Col Lawrence M Thomas, Col Ramsey D Potts, Col William W Jones. Middle L to R: Col Lorin L Johnson, Col Eugene H Snavely, Col Ezekiel W Napier, Col Frederic H Miller, Col Leland G Fiegel, Col Gerry L Mason, Lt Col Roy B Caviness, Lt Col Everett W. Stewart, Lt Col Claiborne H Kinnard. Seated L to R: Col Jack W Wood, Brig Gen Leon W Johnson, Brig Gen Walter R Peck, Maj Gen William E Kepnel, Brig Gen Edward J Timberlake, Big Gen Jesse Auton, Col Milton W Arnold.

Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group and a B-24 Liberator at a Medal of Honor award ceremony for Colonel Leon W. Johnson, Shipdam. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '137/RF WD140. Nov 22 1940. Presentation of M.O.H. [Medal of Honor] to B/G Leon Johnson for Ploesti mission. USAAF photo of 8/1/43.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group at a Medal of Honor award ceremony for Colonel Leon W. Johnson, Shipdam Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '30948: American troops at the ceremony. S.&.G. B.E.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group points to the Ploesti mission marking on the nose of his B-24 Liberator to Generals Devers (centre) and Eaker (right). Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: '30953. Col. Johnson shows Gen Devers and Gen Eaker the decorations on a Liberator which went to Ploesti. The bomb lying on its side represents Ploesti, where they flew so low that the bombs were placed not dropped on the target. S.&G.'