Johnson, Harlan C.
(born: 1919 - died: March 5, 1992)Harlan C. Johnson was born in Eminence, KY to Elizabeth H. Cowherd Johnson and Joseph S. Johnson.
Johnson had an outstanding career in the military: two bronze metals from the Asian Pacific theater; a bronze star from the Philippines Liberation; a Good Conduct Medal; and a World War II Victory Medal.
He graduated from New York University in 1950 with a B.A. and in 1952 with an M.A.
After his career in the service, Johnson was a business teacher at New York University and Southern University at Baton Rouge. He taught in the New York City school system, served on the Board of Education, and was a drug counselor with the Community Services Committee. He received the Humanitarian Service Plaque for his work with the pre-release program of rehabilitation at Green Haven Prison.
Johnson died March 5, 1992 in Bronx, NY [source: Social Security Death Index].
For more see Harlan C. Johnson in Who's Who Among African Americans, 1994-2004.