| Surname: | Johnson |
| Initials: | B |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/839 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 26/7/15 to 21/3/16. 3/2/1909 he enlisted in the Royal Horse Artillery, No. 37891, age 18.5 years, occupation Clerk, born Islington, London, address, 102 Elthorne Road, Holloway, London, father, 569 Caledonian Road, Holloway, London and 35 Sussex Road, Holloway London. Served Home 3/2/1909 to 20/9/1910, Indian 21/9/1910, to 30/1/1913, Home 31/3/1913 to 25/2/1913, 1/10/1912 transferred to the Royal Garrison Artillery, 8/1/1913 medically discharged, 1/1/1913 deranged knee. 5/10/1914 he re enlisted in the MMP, served Home 5/10/1914 to 17/7/1915, BEF 20/7/1915 to 21/3/1916, Home 22/3/1916 to 5/8/1916 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. 4/8/1916 issued with armlet No. 72045 via Superintendent of Police Kentish Town. Has served with the colours in the MMP for 1 year and 306 days. Served with BEF 1915-1916 for 245 days. He bears a good character and is used to the care of horses. Discharged medically unfit 5/8/16. Suffered from Otitis Media (Infection of the middle ear). Info from Pension Index Cards:- Johnson, Bertie, MMP, 839, discharged 5/8/1916, SFJ 110, sheet No. VI.F.1, 10/-, M292/0, admin 14/9/1916 @ 4/8d from 6/8/1916 on 56085/E, 14/9/1916. Also Johnson, Bertie 1 Est Station Road, Southampton, MMP, P/839, L/Cpl, 11/5/1932. Bertie Johnson. |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/6 Nov. 11, 1916) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 59087. Enlisted 5/10/1914, discharged 5/8/1916, sickness para 392 (xvi) no longer physically fit for war service. Served abroad. |