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We remember Thomas Johnson
We remember Thomas Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Matthew Boatswain Johnson
Source:9230386
16th September 1882
1885
sibling
Annie Elizabeth Johnson
Source:9230386
3rd March 1885
1887
1891
location
3 West Arbour Street, Stepney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9230416
1891
1892
sibling
John Alexander Johnson
Source:9230386
27th September 1892
1900
education
Pupil
Wood Street School
Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
Source:9230416
1900
1900
sibling
Reginald William Johnson
Source:9230386
7th June 1900
1901
location
168 Canbury Park Road, Teddington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9230416
1901
1906
employment
Soldier
British Army - Scots Guards
United Kingdom
Source:9230416
4th July 1906 - 4th July 1909
1906
enlistment
Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
Source:9230416
4th July 1906
1906
service
British Army
Guardsman
6578
Scots Guards
1st
Source:9230416
4th July 1906 - 4th July 1909
1909
employment
General Labourer and house painter
Unknown
Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
Source:9230416
1909 - 1914
1911
location
204 Canbury Park Road, Teddington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9230416
1911
1912
location
Woodbines, Alfred Road, Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9230416
1912
1912
children
Florence Dorothy Johnson
Source:9230416
24th September 1912
1914
location
22 Windsor Road, Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9230416
1914
1914
service
British Army
Guardsman
6578
Scots Guards
1st
Source:9230416
5th August 1914 - 11th November 1914
1914
children
Thomas Smith-Dorien Johnson
Source:9230416
2nd October 1914
1914
missing
Missing, presumed dead
Source:9230416
11th November 1914
employment
Special Constable
Metropolitan Police
Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
Source:9230416
employment
Labour
Unknown
Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
Source:9230416
service
British Army
Private
6578
Scots Guards
Source:2125232
1914
death
Killed in Action
Thomas was killed in the Battle of Nonne Boschen. His body was not found after the war.
Near Ypres
Belgium
Source:7493480
Source:9230416
11th November 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7493480
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 2125232 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Canbury Park Road, Teddington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 204 Canbury Park Road, Teddington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 22 Windsor Road, Kingston-upon-Thames | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| 3 West Arbour Street, Stepney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Woodbines, Alfred Road, Kingston-upon-Thames | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6578 | Scots Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 6578 | Scots Guards | 1st | Guardsman | |
| British Army | 6578 | Scots Guards | 1st | Guardsman |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Dorothy Johnson | daughter | 24th September 1912 | |
| Thomas Smith-Dorien Johnson | son | 2nd October 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Johnson | mother | ||
| Matthew Reeves Johnson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Johnson | sister | 3rd March 1885 | |
| John Alexander Johnson | brother | 27th September 1892 | |
| Reginald William Johnson | brother | 7th June 1900 | |
| Matthew Boatswain Johnson | brother | 16th September 1882 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 5'11" |
Media
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Birth Cert -Thomas Johnson 6578 Scots GuardsBirth certificate of Thomas Johnson
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Thomas Johnson in 1914Thomas was in 1st Scots Guards. This photo was loaned to Kingston Borough Council, after the war, by his mother.
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Thomas Johnson - Scots Guards probably circa 1905This was given to Thomas's daughter, my mum, by his sisterContributed by:
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Thomas (standing) and his brother JackThis must have been taken around 1910 to 1914Contributed by:
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Thomas Johnson in police uniformThomas was a policeman before the war although he may have been a special constable rather than a full-time officerContributed by:
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Form for the Kingston Roll of HonourThis was completed by Thomas's mum, Maria née Carter after the war. The date of death appears incorrect.Contributed by:
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Marriage certifcateThomas married Dorothy Louise Lovett on 28 August 1912Contributed by:
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Memorial PlaqueMemorial Penny for Thomas Johnson in possession of his grandson.Contributed by:
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1891 Census for Johnson familyShows Johnson household in 1891. The father was away working in Oxfordshire on census night.Contributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Cert -Thomas Johnson 6578 Scots Guards | Mick31884 | |
| Thomas Johnson in 1914 | Mick31884 | |
| Thomas Johnson - Scots Guards probably circa 1905 | Mick31884 | |
| Thomas (standing) and his brother Jack | Mick31884 | |
| Thomas Johnson in police uniform | Mick31884 | |
| Form for the Kingston Roll of Honour | Mick31884 | |
| Death Certificate for Thomas Johnson | Mick31884 | |
| Marriage certifcate | Mick31884 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Mick31884 | |
| 1891 Census for Johnson family | Mick31884 | |
| 1901 Census for Johnson family | Mick31884 | |
| 1911 Census showing Johnson household | Mick31884 |
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