Info

SurnameJohnson
ForenameJohn
RankSerjeant
Army No17763
Battalion3rd & 4th
CommissionedNot set
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth Place
ResidenceNetherton, Dudley
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1915-03-25
Z ClassYes
Surname Spellings
Other InfoHis D.C.M. citation read "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a two man patrol he met and attacked a hostile patrol, killing one man and bringing two others as prisoners. By this prompt and determined action he obtained valuable information as to a counter-attack which the enemy was organising at the time."

Assignments

3rd Worcestershire Regiment 17763 Private
4th Worcestershire Regiment 17763 Corporal
4th Worcestershire Regiment 17763 Serjeant

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The 1914-1915 Star
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

MedalRankBattalionEngagementAwarded
Distinguished Conduct MedalCpl.4thLangemarck 19171917-10-22

Foreign Decorations & Awards

MedalRankBattalionAwarded
Croix de Guerre (French)Cpl.4th1917-12-17

Royal Flying Corps

Rfc Number
Battalion Before
Entry Rank
Notes