Thomas Oliver JOHNSON

Regimental number15457
OccupationStoreman
Next of kinFather, T O Johnson, Scargill, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'At the assault on Belle Vue Ridge on October 12th, this Non-commissioned officer after his Company Officers had become casualties, took command of two Platoons, leading them forward and making a gallant attempt to capture two "Pill Boxes" which were holding up the advances. His initiative and pluck, and his help in reorganizing were invaluable to his Company.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 7