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Surname:Johnson
Initials:J W
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:P/144
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose (clasp 5361), Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 3/10/1914. He was born in Hackney, Middlesex. 2/2/85 he enlisted in the 4 Dragoon Guards, 9/4/85 transferred to the 7 Dragoon Guards, No. 3351, age 19.10 years, occupation Porter, home address 136 Burges Road, East Ham. Served Home 2/2/85 to 21/2/87, India 22/2/87 to 24/4/92, Home 25/4/92 to 1/2/97. He re enlisted 21/9/14 in the MMP age 49 years, occupation Clerk. 13/11/15 A/Sgt. Served Home 21/9/14 to 1/10/14, BEF 2/10/14 to 14/9/15, Home 15/9/15 to 7/9/16 to discharge para 392 (xvi) KR, rheumatism.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Johnson, John William, MMP, P/1944, 50297/E, SFJ.2. Also:- Johnson, John William, MMP, P/144,7/9/16 to discharge,, Sheet no. VI.D.21, 20/-, RL.1956. Stamp: Ad 7/9/16, at 5/- from 8/9/16, Chelsea No. 50297/E, 8/9/16.
John William Johnson.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/1 Sept. 22, 1916)
Citation: Badge No. 321. Enlisted 21/9/1914, discharged 7/9/1916. Sickness Para (xvi) KR 392. No longer physically fit for war service. Served abroad.