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We remember Arthur Joseph Johnson
We remember Arthur Joseph Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1878
employment
Quarryman
Australia
Source:8684712
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:8083924
marriage
Mary Johnson
Source:8083924
marriage
Mary Johnson
Source:8684706
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2203
Australian Infantry
29th Battalion
Source:8684706
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Johnson was originally listed missing in 1916, but, excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. Re-buried during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8684706
Source:8684717
19th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
Australia
Source:8684706
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Joseph |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 8083924 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2203 | Australian Infantry | 29th Battalion | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Johnson | wife | ||
| Mary Johnson | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Last Post Sounded at Funeral of Australian SoldierPrivate Arthur Joseph Johnson is one of the soldiers finally laid to rest during 2010 after being listed missing at Fromelles in 1916,
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Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ausralian Memorial Roll of Honour | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Last Post Sounded at Funeral of Australian Soldier | Anne1202 |
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