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Name |
Johnson, Richard |
Othernames |
Richard Keith "Dick" Johnson |
Born |
08/05/1946 |
Birthplace |
Amarillo, Texas |
Father |
Alan Johnson |
Mother |
Dixie Coker Johnson |
Education |
Lubbock High School Texas Tech University 1969 Texas A&M Midland College |
Notes |
Richard Johnson was born on August 5, 1946 in Amarillo, Texas. After graduated high school, he joined the U.S. Army, before attending the DPS Academy. He joined the Texas DPS in 1971 with the Texas Highway Patrol. He promoted to Ranger in 1994 attained the rank of Sergeant and served in Company C in Plainview and Wichita Falls. His Ranger specializations included hypnosis, hostage negotiation, and firearms instructor. |
Occupation |
Texas Ranger 1994-2008 Texas Highway Patrol 1971 U.S. Army |
Spouse |
Connie Johnson |
Additional Information |
Oral History Interview With Richard "Dick" Johnson Oral History Article Richard Johnson Recounts a Standoff in Jack County |
