John Johnson

Remembered with Honour in the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceBritish War Medal and Allied Victory Medal.

John Johnson (known as Jack)

Personal Details:

Born in Malpas in 1879 (christened 2nd January 1880.)

Eldest son of William and Sarah Ann Johnson of Church Street, Malpas.

Married Harriett Roberts of 8 Wrench’s Court, Tarvin Road, Chester on 10th February 1913.

Father of Elsie and John William.

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Military Details:

Regiment:           9th Battalion Cheshire Regiment.

Rank:                 Private.

Serial Number:   26300.

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Record of Death:

Died of wounds in France (Battle of the Somme) on 9th November 1916. Aged 36.

Buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. VIII. D. 172.

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Gravestone Inscription:

"HIS MEMORY IS AS SWEET TO-DAY AS IN THE HOUR HE PASSED AWAY"

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Medals and Awards:

John was awarded the Campaign Medals (British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal).