Auction Catalogue

10 April 2024

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Lot

№ 193

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10 April 2024

Hammer Price:
£200

Four: Acting Sergeant A. W. Johnson, 8th Divisional Gas Service, Royal Field Artillery

1914 Star, with copy clasp (58109 Gnr: A. W. Johnson. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (58109 A.Sjt. A. W. Johnson. R.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (58109 Gnr:- A.Sjt:- A. W. Johnson. 8/Div: Gas: Serv: R.F.A.) edge bruise to last, very fine, last scarce to unit (4) £200-£240

M.S.M. London Gazette 17 June 1918.

Albert William Johnson served in France from 16 August 1914 with 41st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Raised Acting Sergeant, he was later recognised for his devotion to duty on the Western Front and work with the 8th Divisional Gas Service (formerly 5th Battery, Royal Field Artillery).