About William Henry Johnson
Lived 1890 – 1945 (aged 54). William Henry Johnson was a British military personnel.
William Henry Johnson (15 October 1890 – 25 April 1945) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was 27 years old, and on 3 October 1918 at Ramicourt, France, he performed the gallant act, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Details Johnston was a sergeant in 1/5th Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters (The Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), British Army during the First World War.
His VC was gazetted on 14 December 1918 with the following citation:
He was also awarded the French Médaille militaire.
He was in the Home Guard during World War II, but had to resign due to ill-health.
Medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Sherwood Foresters Museum, Nottingham Castle, England.
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Who was William Henry Johnson?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was William Henry Johnson born?
William Henry Johnson was born on 15 October 1890 in Worksop.
When did William Henry Johnson die?
William Henry Johnson died on 25 April 1945 in Arnold.
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William Henry Johnson was a military personnel.
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William Henry Johnson was British.
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· DBpedia: William Henry Johnson (VC)
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