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#6119, Raymond Bazley JOHNSON
| Born | 30 Jan 1877 in London |
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| Died | 17 Nov 1948 in Westminster, London |
| Occupation | Career Army Officer | Education | Bradfield, Sept. 1890 to Jul.1893. |
| Father | William JOHNSON (1841 - 1899) |
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| Mother | Rosina ARNOTT (16 Aug 1852 - 25 Dec 1926) |
Entered 6th (Iniskilling) Dragoons, 1898 and became Captain in 1902 (temporary on half-pay 1906). Served in South Africa 1899-1902, present at attack on Vaal River, march to Bloemfontein, capture of Pretoria, action of Komati Poort. Mentioned in despatches thrice, medal with five clasps. DSO awarded 1902.
For their gallant and dashing conduct Lieutenant R B Johnson and Lieutenant F E Moffitt, who was serving under him, were mentioned by Lord Kitchener (#733) in despatches on 8th October 1901.
The record of Captain Johnson's services in the South African War is given in 'Hart's Army List.'
Timeline
Born
Death of Father, William JOHNSON
Married Lilian (Lily) ECKSTEIN in Oddington
Birth of Daughter, Diana Vivien Raymond JOHNSON
Death of wife, Lilian (Lily) ECKSTEIN
Death of Mother, Rosina ARNOTT
Died 1948