Five American Gallantry And Bravery Awards Auction Archive stated that Johnston "took off

stated that Johnston "took off before dawn to carry out an operational flight over the sea

Official Organ of the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom) of December 18

on a 110 mm high two-tiered marble pedestal

permitted it to make the flight

with pasted in stamps

Five American Gallantry And Bravery Awards Auction Archive stated that Johnston "took offFive American Gallantry and Bravery Awards Distinguished Flying Cross (bronze gilt, 43. 7 mm); Soldier's Medal (bronze gilt, 35. 5 mm); Navy and Marine Corps Medal (bronze gilt, 33 mm); Bronze Star (bronze, 34. 5 mm x 36 mm); and Air Medal (bronze gilt, 41. 5 mm). Un mounted, original ribbons with brooch pinbacks, ranging from very fine to extremely fine.