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Boer War Mention in Despatches
« on: Wednesday 16 November 05 22:43 GMT (UK) »
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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Re: Boer War Mention in Despatches
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 16 November 05 23:05 GMT (UK) »


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?

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Re: Boer War Mention in Despatches
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 16 November 05 23:31 GMT (UK) »


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

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Re: Boer War Mention in Despatches
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 16 November 05 23:48 GMT (UK) »
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
 
Mark - Hampshire; Miller, Hanson - Cheshire; Boyhan, Merriman - Ireland; Gardner, Wilkinson, Nowlan, Hefford, Peatling

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Re: Boer War Mention in Despatches
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 17 November 05 04:33 GMT (UK) »
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
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