| Surname: | Johnson |
| Initials: | A W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 662 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (5a) East Africa 24/12/1915 to 25/2/1918 and (1) France, 6/7/1918. Enlisted 23/11/1896 at Caversham, age 18/2 years, occupation Gardener, Born Crookham, Nr Reading, joined the Oxford Light Infantry. No. 5339, Transferred to the Royal Garrison Artillery. No. 1506 1/9/1899. Transferred to MFP. 25/6/1902. Served Home 24/11/1896 to 7/9/1898, India 8/9/1898 to 3/4/1902, Home 4/4/1902 to 23/12/1915, East Africa 24/12/1915 to 29/2/1918, En route 1/3/1918 to 12/5/1918, Home 13/5/1918 to 5/7/1918, France 6/7/1918 to 3/5/1919, Home 4/5/1919 to 2/6/1919. Class Z Reserve 31/5/1919. Home Address: 15 Gainsboro Buildings, Mill Bank Estate, London SW1. As a WOII he was NCO I/C GHQ Police, Daresalaam. He is shown a CSM arriving from MFP Rouen to 5 Army in 1919. 4/5/1919 awarded the sum of £2 on the acquittance roll of Crystal Palace demob centre. Albert William Johnson. He has the same No. as L/Cpl F Lovatt. MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29933 Page: 1354 Feb. 8, 1917) |
| Citation: | East Africa. Sgt. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30135 Page: 6028 June 18, 1917) |
| Citation: | East Africa. Sgt. Devotion to duty. |