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We remember Bertie Edwin Johnson Or Johnston
We remember Bertie Edwin Johnson Or Johnston
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
location
7 Factory St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9302460
4th April 1891
1901
employment
boot clicker
United Kingdom
Source:9302450
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Gladstone St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9302450
31st March 1901
1916
marriage
Clara Dawkins
Source:9302481
11th March 1916
1916
location
101 Rushton Rd., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9302481
11th March 1916
1916
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9302399
March 1916
service
British Army
Private
5514
Royal Scots
Source:2112883
service
British Army
Private
26548
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:9302422
service
British Army
Private
9571
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:9302422
service
British Army
Private
352194
Royal Scots
1st/9th Bn
Source:9302429
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9302399
location
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9302422
1918
death
Killed in Action
His death was caused by very heavy machine gun fire.
France
Source:9302422
Source:9302399
1st August 1918
burial
Aisne
France
IV. C. 6
Source:9302429
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertie Edwin |
| Initials | BE |
| Last Name | Johnson Or Johnston |
| Source | 9302429 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Rushton Rd., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th March 1916 | |
| 2 Gladstone St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Factory St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th April 1891 | |
| Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5514 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 26548 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 9571 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 352194 | Royal Scots | 1st/9th Bn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J Johnson | mother | ||
| Edwin Johnson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Dawkins | wife | 11th March 1916 |
Media
Media
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Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne 2Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne, France where Bertie Johnson is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne 3Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne, France where Bertie Johnson is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Royal Scots Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Bertie Johnson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne, FranceMore about Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne, France
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Scottish Military Service Personnel KIA Not Born In ScotlandMore about Scottish Military Service Personnel KIA Not Born In Scotland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Marriage Register Baptist Chapel, Desborough, Northants | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAPERIE BRITISH CEMETERY, VILLEMONTOIRE | Liz37211 | |
| Bert Johnson, Royal Scots | Liz37211 | |
| Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, Aisne 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Scots Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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