| Surname: | Johnson |
| Initials: | H E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/5740 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3a) Egypt, 20/6/1915. Formerly Dvr. 2 West Lancashire, Royal Engineers. No. 6253. Disembodied 10/4/19. Acts of Courage Extracted From The Corps Order Book. P/5740 LANCE CORPORAL H JOHNSON MILITARY MOUNTED POLICE The following extract from Alexandria District Order No 589 dated 28/8/17 issued by Brigadier General R C Boyle, CB., Commanding Troops Alexandria District (Egypt), is republished in accordance with para.1919 (XIV) K. R. "The GOC Alexandria District desires to express his appreciation of the gallantry of No P/5740 L/Cpl Johnson H E, MMP, who was instrumental in rescuing from drowning on the 22nd August 1917, near Chatby, Pte Barlow of the 2/5th Bn Cheshire Regiment. The GOC Alexandria District also directs that this act of gallantry shall be recorded on the Regimental Conduct Sheet of this NCO." Corps Order Book No. 23 page 157 shows the award of the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal and Certificate to L/Cpl Johnson for the above act. |
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| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: Corps Order Books 22 & 23 Page: 141 & 157 Aug. 28, 1917) |
| Citation: | Citation: Johnson. H E L/Cpl Military Police and H A Makawi.At 5 pm on 22 August 1917, a soldier bathing in the sea at Alexandria was carried out 400 yards by strong currents. L/Cpl H E Johnson Military Police and Hassan Aly Makawi swam out and succeeded in bringing the man ashore. |
| Decoration: | Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal (London Gazette: Case No. 43702 Page: None) |
| Citation: | Citation: Johnson. H E L/Cpl Military Police and H A Makawi.At 5pm on 22 August 1917, a soldier bathing in the sea at Alexandria was carried out 400 yards by strong currents. L/Cpl H E Johnson Military Police and Hassan Aly Makawi swam out and succeeded in bringing the man ashore. |