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Pnr W JOHNSON RE ( WW1)

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Raymond

Raymond Report 22 Jan 2015 12:37

I have a 1914-15 Star awarded to the person named above. It was with items that belonged to my Grandad, LIEUT F A ROGERS RAMC.
I presume he must have been a friend? I cannot get any info about W Johnson only his medal role stating the 1914-15 Star.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 22 Jan 2015 16:30

What does "Pnr" stand for ?

What is his service number from the medal card?

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Raymond

Raymond Report 22 Jan 2015 18:14

PNR is Pioneer.

His army number was 124929

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 22 Jan 2015 22:25

Medal Card

NAME: William Johnson
REGIMENT OR CORPS: Royal Engineers
REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 124929


Will send you a copy of image as it looks like he got the Victory medal as well


Okay just found this
WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920

NAME: William Johnson
MILITARY YEAR: 1914-1920
RANK: Pioneer
MEDAL AWARDED: British War Medal and Victory Medal
REGIMENT OR CORPS: Royal Engineers
REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 124929
PREVIOUS UNITS: Royal Engineers. 124929 Pnr.

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