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We remember John Johnson
We remember John Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1873
birth
United Kingdom
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1873
1914
enlistment
Source:9401097
10th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Regimental Sergeant Major
89040
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9401138
1st July 1915
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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17th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 44
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23rd May 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9401097
23rd May 1918
1920
dates
Age 47
Source:9388961
24th September 1920
marriage
Mary Jane
Source:7165405
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
89040
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2120762
1920
death
Probably at Orpington Hospital.
Bromley Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7165405
Source:9205130
24th September 1920
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7165405
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Johnson, |
| Source | 9388961 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 89040 | Royal Field Artillery | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 89040 | Royal Field Artillery | Regimental Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | wife |
Media
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Probate RecordJohnson, John of 3, Kingsley Road, Chelsfield, Kent died 20th September 1920 at Ministry of Pensions Hospital, Orpington, Kent Probate to Sarah King Widow.Contributed by:
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HeadstoneShowing location in Orpington (All Saints') Cemetery. The headstone is facing in a different direction than those in Canadian Corner, which is inside the hedge on the left hand side of the photograph.
Contributed by:
Jonathan101862
Communities
Communities
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Buried in the London Borough of BromleyMore about Buried in the London Borough of Bromley
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Orpington (All Saints') Churchyard Extension Grave A.1More about Orpington (All Saints') Churchyard Extension Grave A.1
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant-Major John Johnson | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington (All Saints) Churchyard extension | Jonathan101862 | |
| Headstone | Jonathan101862 | |
| Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 | |
| Probate Record | Jonathan101862 | |
| Headstone | Jonathan101862 |
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