Frederick's Story.
Weaverham St. Marys “Roll of Honour” records 13 lads named Johnson, two of these lads are on the “Fallen” Memorial F. Johnson Pte., and Jn W. Johnson Pte.
F. (Frederick) Johnson; (Fallen), (Cheshirebmd record a Frederick Johnson born in 1877, W/ham.)
J. W. (John William) Johnson; (Fallen); (This lad appear to have been known as William.)
A. (Arthur) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd record two lads named Arthur Johnson born in 1882, W/ham.)
F. (Fred/Frederick?) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd records the birth of a Frank P. 1886, Frank 1889, Fred 1890, and a Frank 1898 all W/ham.)
J. (James) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd records the birth of a James 1875 & 1880, James W. 1885, James F. 1886, James 1891, James W. 1891, James Edwin 1900. W/ham.)
J. (Joseph) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd records the birth of a Joseph 1886, & 1889 and a Joseph W. 1894, W/ham.)
J. (John?) Johnson; (Is this John Johnson of Acton Bridge, one of the lads recorded as J. Johnson’s on the R.o.H.?)
J. J. (John James?) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd record a John J. Johnson born in 1894, W/ham. Freebmd records the birth of a John James Johnson.)
P. (Percy George) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd record a Percy G. Johnson born 1881, W/ham.)
R. (Reuben?) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd records the birth of a Reuben 1891 and Raymond 1897 W/ham. A Robert Johnson was born in 1884 in N/wich.)
J. T. (John Thomas) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd records a John Thomas Johnson born in 1880 in N/wich and a John T. W. Johnson born in 1881, W/ham.)
W. (William?) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd records the birth of a William E., 1878, Walter 1879, William 1881, Walter 1882, William 1883, William 1889, and William 1897, W/ham.)
W. (William?) Johnson; (Cheshirebmd records the birth of a William E., 1878, Walter 1879, William 1881, Walter 1882, William 1883, William 1889, and William 1897, W/ham.
B. M. & Co. R.o.H. booklet, Winnington Wks, pre WW1 listings, record 18 lads named Johnson and in the post WW1 listings they list a further 10 lads named Johnson. Some of the lads above are the B. M. & Co. lads but not all.
Frederick “Fallen” (Pte.)
C.W.G.C. - remember a Frederick Johnson at YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Belgium, He died on Friday 7th May 1915, aged 38, Frederick was with 1st Bn. Cheshire Reg’t., Service No 12271. Son of Annie Johnson of 21 Forest St. Weaverham, Cheshire, and the late Alfred Johnson
N.A.M.C. - have one medal card for a lad named Frederick Johnson with the service No. 12271, and with the Cheshire Regiment, with the Rank of Private. He was awarded the British, Victory and 15 Star medals, Theatre of War, France and Date of Entry, 13/4/15. The card also records Frederick’s death, 7/5/15. Frederick had less than 4 weeks on the front before we was killed.
Some of Frederick service documents are available to view. He enlisted at Northwich on the 23rd Dec.1914, his address is recorded as School Bank, Weaverham. (Same address as Arthur.) He was posted with the 1st Bn. G.S. (General Service) Cheshire Regiment with the No 12271. Frederick was 39yrs 9m when he enlisted, stood 5ft 5in tall, weight was 118lb, with a girth of 36in, his development is recorded as “Good”. He states he had previous service with Cheshire Reg., the time had expired and that he was registered as Class II National Reservist. His Active Service Form states he embarked Southampton 13/4/15 and joined his Battalion 18/4/15. The form also states he was Killed in Action on the 7/5/15.
Fredericks family, as of 20th June 1919 are recorded in the Service Documents;
Father Alfred Johnson 21 School Bank.
Mother Annie
Brothers George Henry (43)
Arthur (39)
Harry (34) 5 Zion St. N/wich.
Sisters Florence (30) 21 School Bank.
Annie (27)
Beatrice (21)
Elizabeth ???? (39)
No Northwich Guardian article found.
Research Bob Heaton
Research Bob Heaton