| James H. Johnson | |
| Birth Date: | 24 May 1929 |
| Birth Place: | Washington, D.C. U.S. |
| Death Place: | Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1950–1980s |
| Rank: | Major General |
| Commands: | 2nd Infantry Division 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade |
| Battles: | Vietnam War |
James Harry Johnson (24 May 1929 – 27 June 2008) was a major general in the United States Army. His assignments included Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans at the US Army Headquarters.[1] Johnson is an alumnus of the University of Maryland, where he earned a B.S. degree in physical education in 1950. He graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College in 1960.[2]
Johnson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal and six Air Medals for his actions in combat.[1] He served with the 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam as a lieutenant colonel.[3]
Johnson died in his sleep at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital on June 27, 2008.[4]