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General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: Tabby Cat on Wednesday 16 November 05 22:43 GMT (UK)
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My grandfather, Percy Johnson's army records state that whilst serving as with the 1st Batt, S Lancs Regt he was mentioned in despatches for gallantry at Spion Kop. Is there any way I can find out more about this.
Geraldine
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I can't find Percy Johnson mentioned in dispatches with the South Lancs but theres a Pte Johnson in Loyal NORTH Lancashires E company! Could that be him?
Annie
Do you have his medal card?
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Now here's something weird! -
I have a G Johnson South Lancs wounded at Spion Kop - with his service # 5108
but when I looked up his medal card - this is what I got! maybe Mack or one of the boys can explain it!!
Medal card of Johnson, Patrick Royal Garrison Artillery 5108 Gunner
Date 1914-1920
Catalogue reference WO 372/11
Annie
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Served 1892-1904, then re-enlisted in 1914. Original army number 3686. His WW1 Medal card gives the following info with another 3 army numbers:
South Lancashire Regiment 14942 Corporal
Labour Corps 218841 Private
Labour Corps 216811 Private
The mention in despatches was by Redvers Buller.
Geraldine
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hi there, try contacting his unit and request a full service record. this will give you everything that he did during his military career . good luck. izabel