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We remember Harry Roger Johnson
We remember Harry Roger Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1907
dates
Age 18
Source:8588370
10th August 1907
1907
employment
Carman
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8588370
10th August 1907
1907
enlistment
Lodon
United Kingdom
Source:8588370
10th August 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
9645
Scottish Rifles
Source:8588370
10th August 1907 - 23rd August 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
9645
Scottish Rifles
2nd Battalion
Source:8588370
24th August 1907 - 23rd May 1918
1911
location
Meanee Barracks, Military Road and Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8588811
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8588370
4th November 1914 - 23rd May 1918
1914
events
Field General Court Martial
Military Discipline
France
Convicted of striking his superior officer and sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour for one year. Sentence commuted to six months imprisonment with hard labour.
Source:8588979
1st December 1914 - 1st December 1914
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded, in action gassed shell.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8588370
18th May 1918 - 10th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
9645
Scottish Rifles
Depot
Source:8588370
24th May 1918 - 19th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
9645
Scottish Rifles
Source:8588370
20th September 1918 - 26th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
9645
Scottish Rifles
18th Battalion
Source:8588370
27th November 1918 - 26th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
676511
Labour Corps
Source:8588370
27th December 1918 - 16th May 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
676511
B Army Reserve
Source:8588370
17th May 1919 - 9th August 1919
1919
location
12 Kilburn Square. London W
United Kingdom
Source:8588370
17th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8588370
9th August 1919
1919
location
12 Kilburn Square, London W
United Kingdom
Source:8588370
9th August 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Roger |
| Initials | HR |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 8588369 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Kilburn Square, London W | United Kingdom | known 9th August 1919 | ||
| 12 Kilburn Square. London W | United Kingdom | known 17th May 1919 | ||
| Meanee Barracks, Military Road and Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9645 | Scottish Rifles | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9645 | Scottish Rifles | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 9645 | Scottish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 9645 | Scottish Rifles | 18th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 676511 | B Army Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 9645 | Scottish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 676511 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roger Johnson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-10 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-10 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914More about 23 Infantry Brigade Court Martials Nov - Dec 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls | Gordon760 | |
| 23 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters, War Diary Nov - Dec 1914 | Gordon760 |
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