Mar 1, 1896

Born in Toronto, Ontario

Dec 12, 1917

Attested into the 1^st Depot Battalion, 2^nd Central Ontario Regiment in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Number 3106114

Ø  Next of kin given as Hans Johnson, uncle, 626 Reynald St. Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Ø  Previous occupation given as Chauffeur

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Protestant

Ø  Posted to the 1^st Regimental Draft

Feb 3, 1918

The 1^st Regimental Draft embarked the SS Scandinavian in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Feb 16, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to East Sandling where the draft was absorbed into the 8^th Reserve Battalion

Jul 17, 1918

Attached to the 1^st CORD (Central Ontario Regimental Depot) in Witley

Jul 30, 1918

Forfeited a total of 7 days pay for being absent overnight July 28-29, 1918

Sep 4, 1918

Rejoined the 8^th Reserve Battalion from the depot

Sep 12, 1918

Transferred to the 54^th Battalion

Sep 14, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 54^th Battalion

Sep 16, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Sep 29, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion while still at the reinforcement camp and before he could join the 54^th Battalion at the front

Oct 3, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Johnson joined the 21^st Battalion west of Cambrai, France as part of a draft of 156 reinforcements and was posted to “C” Company

Dec 13, 1918

The 21^st Battalion led the 2^nd Canadian Division across the Bonn Bridge to enter Germany as part of the Occupying Force and proceeded to Siegburg

Feb 13, 1919

Proceeded on escort duty to Namur, Belgium and returned to the battalion in Ham-Sur-Sambre, Belgium the same day

Apr 3, 1919

Embarked the Western Australia in Havre, France

On arrival in England, he was attached to “P” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

May 14, 1919

Embarked the SS Caronia in Liverpool

May 22, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario by train

May 24, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 279845

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 632 Reynolds Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 605 North Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA