Private Harry Johnson
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private Harry Johnson, born in England, who was likely a farm labourer in Athelston, was also killed with the 87th Battalion on October 21st, 1916. He was 37 years old. His name is misspelled on the Huntingdon Memorial as “Johnston”.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
177824
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
87th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Berkshire
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
36 years 1 month
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
37 years
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
37 years
Country Born:
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
Charles Henry Swindell, father.21 Bridge Street, Newton Heath, Manchester, England
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Church of England
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 6.0 in / 168 cm
Weight:
128 lbs / 58 kg
Chest:
36.0 in / 91 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
330 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
87th Battalion |
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Available Transcriptions
| Type |
Date |
Published |
Headline |
| News Clipping |
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|
Canadian Grenadier Guards Recruitment |
| News Clipping |
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Unveiling of the Soldiers Monument in Huntingdon |
Notes
AKA Harry Swindell, served as Johnson. Son of Charles Henry Swindell and Elizabeth Swindell of 21 Bridge Street, Newton Heath, Manchester, England
Additional Service Notes
Left Halifax Canada 23 April 1916 Arrived England 4 May 1916 Dmpress of Britain
Arrived France 12 August 1916
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