306122 Sergeant William Henry Johnson V.C.

Born 15 October 1890, Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
Served in 1/5th Battalion
Sherwood Foresters.

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Victoria Cross citation
Printed in the London Gazette on 14 December 1918

“For most conspicuous bravery at Ramicourt on 3rd October, 1918. When his Platoon was held up by a nest of enemy machine guns at very close range. Sgt. Johnson worked his way

forward under very heavy fire, and single-handed charged the post, bayoneting several gunners and capturing two machine guns. During this attack he was severely wounded by a bomb, but continued to lead forward his men.

Shortly afterwards, the line was once more held up by machine guns. Again he rushed forward and attacked the post single-handed. With wonderful courage he bombed the garrison, put the guns out of action, and captured the teams.

He showed throughout the most exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty.”

He died on 25 April, 1945 and is buried at Redhill Cemetery, Section l, Grave 6.