William Howard JOHNSON

Regimental number2/1578
Address8 Church Street, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Captain H Johnson, 8 Church Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and handled his battery with great courage and determination, keeping his guns in action under heavy fire. He had previously assisted in extinguishing a fire at great personal risk.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Fifth

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