Rifleman 1699 George Johnson
(c) St Helens Reporter
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 1st/5th Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Theatre of War First Served: (1) France
Date Entered Therein: 13/02/1915
Age at death: 19
Date of death: 2nd of August 1916
Born: Northampton
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Peronne Road Cemetery Maricourt - IV. B. 5.
Family details:
Son of Richard Henry and Harriet Florence Johnson of 36, Peter St., St. Helens, Lancs.
Census details:
1901 - 5 years old George is living at Elm Avenue, Off Park Road, Carlton, Notts with parents Richard (29), Harriet (27) and three siblings: Richard (6), Albert (3), Amelia (1). 1911 - Sees 15 years old 'Glass Blowers Block Minder' George living at 34 Peter Street, St Helens with parents Richard Henry (39), Harriet Florence (38) and nine siblings: Richard Henry (16), Albert William (13), Amelia Florence (11), Percy (9), Emily Edith (7), Thomas Fredick (6), Edward Arthur (4), Dores Bertha (2), Walter Marles (1 mths).
[pic]imgs/S1PWHYAOTV/G_Johnson_1699.jpg[/pic][caption]The headstone of Rifleman George Johnson at
Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt
(Photo courtesy of Ste M)[/caption]
