| Surname: | Johnson |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2656783 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 7/9/39 mobilised into CMP. 7/11/46 to class Z reserve. Served with 102 Pro Coy. 2/2/50 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID, GSM 1918 Palestine. Address:- "The Grange", Barley, Nr. Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. Eric Johnson |
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| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 35020 Page: 7197 Dec. 20, 1940) |
| Citation: | BEF In the Field March-June 1940 102 Pro Coy. Citation for MID: During the whole withdrawl period and whilst frequently under heavy bombing and shelling this N.C.O. carried out motor cycle reconnaissances and duties in connection with the embarkation with exeptional courage and ability. During three days and nights at Bray Dunes he worked unceasingly and later at Dunkirk he remained and was with the last M.P. Section to leave for England, being employed on the Mole until ordered to embark in the small hours of Sunday, 2nd June. By his coolness and devotion to duty he set a fine example to the men under him and assisted materially in the withdrawl and embarkation of B.E.F. troops.Recommended for Military Medal, awarded MID.Maj P. Ingram, APM 1st Corps. National Archive WO 373/89 |
| Decoration: | General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/502 Page: 31 July 20, 1940) |
| Citation: | Clasp "Palestine". Awarded as Guardsman, Coldstream Guards. |