title: Kermit D. Johnson
text: # Kermit D. Johnson
  
  Kermit Douglas Johnson, USA (September 2, 1928 – January 9, 2020) was an American Army chaplain who served as the 15th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1979 to 1982.
  
  ## Awards and decorations
  
  * Distinguished Service Medal
  * Legion of Merit
  * Bronze Star Medal (with one oak leaf cluster)
  * Meritorious Service Medal
  * Joint Service Commendation Medal
  * National Defense Service Medal
  * Korean Service Medal
  * Vietnam Service Medal
  * United Nations Service Medal
  * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
  * Combat Infantryman Badge
  * Parachutist Badge
  * Foreign Awards
  