
| Regimental number | 25/119 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Father, George Johanson, Manunui, King Country |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Kandahar Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No 2), near Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Sarah Jane Johanson, Manunui, Hamilton |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry during the Battle of Messines, on 7th June 1917, in organising his platoon and consolidating under very heavy shell fire, until mortally wounded. He set a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 8 |
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