Royal C. Johnson
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Royal Cleaves Johnson (October 3, 1882 – August 2, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from South Dakota and a highly decorated veteran of World War I while he was still a member of Congress. Despite voting against United States declaration of war on Germany, he took a leave of absence from Congress to enlist. He became a highly decorated veteran receiving the Distinguished Service Cross from the United States government. He also received the War Cross 1914–1918 from the French government.
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Royal C. Johnson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | Charles H. Burke |
Succeeded by | Theodore B. Werner |
8th Attorney General of South Dakota | |
In office 1911–1915 | |
Governor | Robert S. Vessey Frank M. Byrne |
Preceded by | S. Wesley Clark |
Succeeded by | Clarence C. Caldwell |
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Born | Royal Cleaves Johnson October 3, 1882 Cherokee, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 1939(1939-08-02) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of South Dakota School of Law |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Company K, 313th Infantry, 79th Division |
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