Born in Berkeley, California, November 21, 1920 Graduated from the Canyonville, Oregon, Bible Academy, May 1939
Enrolled in the University of California, Davis, August 1939 Two-Year Curriculum in Agriculture -Animal Husbandry
Graduated in May 1941.

Military Service

MILITARY HISTORY
Navy 413 76 35
USNR 156 819

Enlisted Service

15 Jan 1942; Enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve as Seaman, second class, SanFrancisco Airport. 26 Feb 1942; Reported at USNR Aviation Base, Oakland Airport, Oakland, California.
22 May 1942; Transferred to Intermediate Training Center, Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas.
29 May 1942; Enlisted service terminated to accept appointment as Aviation Cadet, effective, 30 May 1942.

Officer Service

30 May 1942; Accepted appointment as Aviation Cadet, USNR, to rank from 15 May 1942. 28 Oct 1942; Designated as Naval Aviator (Heavier-than-Air).
30 Oct 1942; Accepted appointment as Ensign, A-V, (N) USNR, to rank from 16 Oct 1942. 5 Nov 1942; Reported to Naval Air Station, Miami, Florida.
24 Dec 1942; Reported to Carrier Qualification Training Unit, Glenview, Illinois. 27 Dec 1942; Transferred to Carrier Qualification Training Unit, Norfolk, Virginia.
1 Jan 43; Reported to Fleet Air West Coast, Naval Air Station, San Diego, California.

Ensign Arthur W. Johnson died 22 August 1943, Plane crash (not enemy action) Off Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Area.

Decorations and Awards

ASIATIC-PACIFIC AREA CAMPAIGN MEDAL.