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Geoffrey Allan JOHNSON

Regimental number19097
Place of birthBendigo Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSalesman
AddressTurramurra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, W M Johnson, 'Gainsborough', Lanecove Road, Turramurra, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Division Artillery
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: FA Reinf
Promotion date: 5 January 1919

Lieutenant


Unit: ART Div 3
Promotion date: 5 April 1919

FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. during the heavy bombardment on the morning of the 24th April, 1918, went out on the telephone lines running between this battery position near MERICOURT L'ABBE and the 26th Battery at 3.50 a.m. He was continually under heavy shell fire, but he persisted with his work in maintaining communication, although the line was being repeatedly cut. He showed exceptional coolness and bravery under most trying conditions.'

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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