Evan M. Johnson (September 26, 1861 – October 13, 1923) was a career officer in the United States Army.

[1][2] Johnson's father was a Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, and attained the rank of captain in the 23rd New York Infantry Regiment before winning election to the post of Brooklyn city controller.

[5] He then attended the Alexander Military Academy in White Plains, New York and Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.

[1] Having decided on a military career, in December 1882 Johnson enlisted in the United States Army.

[7] When Johnson left Mount Union in 1894, the college awarded him the honorary degree of Master of Science.

[7] In 1898, the 19th Infantry mobilized for overseas duty during the Spanish–American War, and Johnson took part in combat in Puerto Rico.

[1] In 1905, Johnson was a member of the 8th Infantry when his article "The Enlisted Man's Contract With the Government" was published in the Journal of the Military Service Institution of the United States.

[12][13] In 1914, Johnson took part in the United States occupation of Veracruz as commander of the 19th Infantry Regiment, and he remained in Mexico until the U.S. withdrawal in November.

[16] In August 1917, he was promoted to brigadier general and assigned to command the 154th Infantry Brigade, a unit of the 77th Division.

[20] Johnson's awards and decorations included the French Croix de Guerre to recognize his combat experience in World War I.

[20] Johnson was also awarded the Italian Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (Commander) in recognition of the service he rendered while stationed in Rome.

[20] Johnson was active in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States as a result of his father's Civil War service.

[1] In addition, he was active in the Sons of the American Revolution, Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors, and the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.