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John William Johnson DCM.
British Army 5th Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers

(d.2nd Aug 1916)
My Uncle, Private John William Johnson, DCM was killed in action 02/08/16. This from the Battalion's War Diary for that and the preceding day: Tues Aug 1st 1916. Moved forward from Mansel Cospe (F16b F17a)to reserve trenches at Oxford Copse (A14 A15) (Sheet62c NW 1/20000). Wed Aug 2nd (8a.m.) Valley shelled by 8 inch Howitzers for 15 minutes, and again at 2p.m. Caualties :- 15 Killed, 17 Wounded.

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