Samuel Robert Johnson (October 11, 1930 – May 27, 2020) was an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd congressional district serving in Congress from 1991 to 2019. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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May 8, 1991 – January 3, 2019 |
| Preceded by | Steve Bartlett |
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| Succeeded by | Van Taylor |
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In office
October 29, 2015 – November 5, 2015 |
| Preceded by | Paul Ryan |
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| Succeeded by | Kevin Brady |
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January 8, 1985 – May 21, 1991 |
| Preceded by | Frank Eikenburg |
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| Succeeded by | Brian McCall |
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| Born | (1930-10-11)October 11, 1930
San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died | May 27, 2020(2020-05-27) (aged 89)
Plano, Texas, U.S. |
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Spouse(s) |
Shirley Melton
(m. 1950 ; died 2015 ) |
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| Education | Southern Methodist University (BBA)
George Washington University (MS) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
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| Years of service | 1950–1979 |
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| Rank | Colonel |
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| Unit | 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing
8th Tactical Fighter Wing |
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| Commands | 31st Tactical Fighter Wing |
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| Battles/wars | Korean War
Vietnam War |
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| Awards | Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star with valor
Purple Heart (2)
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (4)
Prisoner of War Medal |
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On January 6, 2017, Johnson announced he will not run for reelection in 2018.[1]
He was the last Korean War veteran to serve in Congress.[2]
Johnson died at his home in Plano, Texas on May 27, 2020 of natural causes at the age of 89.[3]
