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Rank : Lance Corporal

Army Number : 18171

Unit : 1st Bn

Biography :

Enlisted at Leicester. Served with the 1st Bn The Leicestershire Regiment during World War One. Killed in action at Guedecourt on the Somme on 15.9.1916, aged 22.He is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

One of seven brothers who served in the Leicestershire Regiment during WWI - three of whom were killed and four wounded. The Daily Mirror published an article on their front page leader on the Thursday, 9th November 1916 headlined:

'SEVEN SOLDIER BROTHERS - THREE KILLED AND FOUR WOUNDED'

'A remarkable record of military service is provided by the sons of Mr and Mrs Johnson of Tudor Road, Leicester, Ernest, who had been awarded the Military Cross, and William both won their commissions in the field, while the latter, who had eighteen years service to his credit, fought in the Boer War. The Company Quartermaster Sergeant also served in South Africa and received the Kings medal with two clasps. Frank was wounded so badly that his left leg had to be amputated.'

Brothers:

2nd Lieut William Johnson - Killed
Sgt Walter Frank Johnson - Killed
LCpl Harold Johnson - Killed
2nd Lieut Ernest Johnson - Wounded
Pte Herbert Johnson - Wonded (twice)
CQMS George Johnson - Wounded
Sgt Frank Johnson - Wounded

CWGC:

JOHNSON, HAROLD
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 18171
Date of Death: 15/09/1916
Age: 22
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Date of Birth : 7.5.1894

Place of Birth : Leicester

Date of Death : 15.9.1916

Place of Death : France

Civil Occupation : Yarn Scourer

Period of Service : 1914-16

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France