Son of John and Elizabeth Ann Johnson, of 18, Hampden Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted January 1915. Formerly Private 3874, Seaforth Highlanders. Wounded in the head at Neuville St. Vaast in June 1916. Two brothers also serving, Sergeant Frank and Sergeant Major Alfred.
Johnson, John –
Personal details
- Surname: Johnson
- Forename: John
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st/5th (The Sutherland and Caithness Highland) (Territorial) Battalion.
- Service number: 240841
- Regiment: Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs
- Regiment: the Duke of Albany's)
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: St / V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: M.M.
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 29/06/1917 18/10/1918
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f* 6g