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Cryil Claude JOHNSON

Regimental number3056
Place of birthEldorado Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressOxley, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Alf. J Johnson, Oxley, Victoria
Enlistment date31 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name5th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Work during Ypres operations in September, October and November 1917.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of YPRES in September, October and November, 1917. Corporal JOHNSON on numerous occasions during this period was in charge of transport for forwarding R.E. Stores, which had to pass through very heavy shell fire. It was owing to the splendid example and courageous actions of Corporal JOHNSON on many occasions that stores, which were urgently required, reached their destinations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

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