'On the 26th August 1918 at Favreuil near Bapaume. Johnson was on duty as linesman, on a wire running to Infantry Battalion. The whole area (11/2 miles) through which this wire ran, was under constant heavy shell fire for more that 8 hours, and during this period, Johnson patrolled the wire unceasingly, thereby maintaining communication throughout operations and facilitating the passage of important information. No other wire held for hours. His work at all times has been of an exceptionally high order, and on this occasion a splendid example to everyone of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	2/269
Address	c/o Field Artillery Cadre, RNZA, Christchurch
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	W Ford Johnson, 8 Broadway Terrace, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Gunner
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On the 26th August 1918 at Favreuil near Bapaume. Johnson was on duty as linesman, on a wire running to Infantry Battalion. The whole area (11/2 miles) through which this wire ran, was under constant heavy shell fire for more that 8 hours, and during this period, Johnson patrolled the wire unceasingly, thereby maintaining communication throughout operations and facilitating the passage of important information. No other wire held for hours. His work at all times has been of an exceptionally high order, and on this occasion a splendid example to everyone of courage and devotion to duty.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 24 January 1919
Other details	Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body