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Johnson, G., Pte., awarded M.M. 1916

Newcastle Daily Chronicle 7/8/1916

The Newcastle Daily Chronicle 07/08/1916 reports:

"Private George Johnson, bugler of the Tyneside Scottish, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field, on July 1. Previous to joining the colours, Johnson was a stoneman at Walker Colliery, and lived at 239 Welbeck Road, Byker."

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