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Eric Richard John JOHNSON

Regimental number2625
Place of birthHobart Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelephone operator
AddressOlga, Harris Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Johnson, Olga, Harris Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24/6/1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th June 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Recommendation date: 24 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Date of death19 July 1968

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