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Rank : 2nd Lieutenant

Unit : 2nd Bn

Biography :

Served in the Boer War. Served in World War One with 2nd Battalion. Wounded 15.5.1915. Died of wounds 16.5.1915, aged 37. He is buried at Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-Avoue, Pas de Calais, 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 Leiut William Johnson - Killed
Sgt Walter Frank Johnson - Killed
LCpl Harold Johnson - Killed
2nd Leiut Ernest Johnson - Wounded
Pte Herbert Johnson - Wonded (twice)
CQMS George Johnson - Wounded
Sgt Frank Johnson - Wounded

CWGC:

JOHNSON, WILLIAM
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Death: 16/05/1915
Age:37
Regiment/Service:
Leicestershire Regiment 2nd Bn.
Grave Reference: I. G. 18
Cemetery: LE TOURET MILITARY CEMETERY, RICHEBOURG-L'AVOUE
Additional Information:

Husband of Daisy Johnson, of 69, Clifford St., South Wigston, Leicester. Served in the South African Campaign.

Date of Birth : 1878

Place of Birth : Leicester

Date of Death : 16.5.1915

Place of Death : & & France

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : & & South Africa