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We remember Ernest Johnson
We remember Ernest Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1913
marriage
Gertrude Johnson nee Williamson
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13th April 1913
1913
employment
Gardener
General Sir Josceline Henage Wodehouse
Thursley,Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:2114605
April 1913
1913
location
Warren Lodge Cottage, Thursley, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2114605
April 1913 - February 1919
1914
children
Ernest Frederick Johnson
Source:2114605
2nd April 1914
1915
children
Arthur William Johnson
Source:2114605
5th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
30426
Essex Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:2114605
26th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
30426
Training Reserve
Source:2114605
1st September 1916 - 21st December 1916
1916
enlistment
Godalming,Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:2114605
26th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
142011
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2114605
21st December 1916 - 5th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
142011
Royal Garrison Artillery
A Seige Depot
Source:2114605
5th January 1917 - 24th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
142011
Royal Garrison Artillery
307 Seige Battery
Source:2114605
24th January 1917 - 16th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
142011
Royal Garrison Artillery
445th Seige Battery
Source:2114605
16th May 1918 - 25th December 1918
1918
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:2114605
16th May 1918 - 25th December 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
142011
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2114605
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Contracted influenza and died from Bronco Pneumonia
Salonika
Greece
Source:7164354
Source:2114605
25th December 1918
burial
Greece
Source:7164354
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 2114605 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Lodge Cottage, Thursley, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | April 1913 - February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 142011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 30426 | Essex Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 30426 | Training Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 142011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 142011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | A Seige Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 142011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 307 Seige Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 142011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 445th Seige Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Frederick Johnson | son | 2nd April 1914 | |
| Arthur William Johnson | son | 5th August 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Johnson nee Tipler | mother | ||
| Isaac Johnson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Johnson nee Williamson | wife | 13th April 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-26 | 5'6" |
Media
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Ernest Johnson before WW1Ernest on horseback whilst working as a gardener in Thursley,Surrey
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Emroidery of countries flags in WW1This was embroidered by Ernest whilst in hospital suffering from the effects of being gassed. It was later made into a firescreen.Contributed by:
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Plaque and medalsBritish war medal, Victory medal and Plaque awarded to Ernest JohnsonContributed by:
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Memorial headstone for Gunner Ernest JohnsonThis is the memorial headstone of Gunner Ernest Johnson at the Mikra Cemetery, Kalamaria, Salonika, Greece.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Johnson before WW1 | Michael10866 | |
| Emroidery of countries flags in WW1 | Michael10866 | |
| Plaque and medals | Michael10866 | |
| War Diary of 445th Seige Battery, RGA | Michael10866 | |
| Memorial headstone for Gunner Ernest Johnson | Michael10866 |
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