Commemorated:

1. Grave:Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'AbbeVII. A. 11.
2. Book:The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918Pg.126
3. Memorial:The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour36D GQS
    

Awards & Titles:

Military Medal
 

Family :

Son of Lars Henry and Marie Johansen. Native of Laidley, Queensland.

Service Life:

Campaigns:

Unit / Ship / Est.: 42/Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 

Mike: BEAN 41nd Bn. (Q?land), In, 148. 188.9. zzan, 213. 230. 528; hlorlanct, 27 Mar. 178 83, Saillv-Laurette. 28 Mar.. arg, azo-I. 225.

Action : The First Battles of the Somme 1918 and associated actions 

21 March - 4 July 1918. The Battles of the Somme in 1918 were mostly concerned with stemming the German advance which started in March 1918 and which made considerable gains in the Somme/Arras sector. Utilising surplus troops which had become available following the surrender of Russia after the October Revolution, the Germans gambled on a massive campaign that could win the war in the west before the USA could bring its resources to bear. Initial gains were in places spectacular but eventually dogged resistance coupled with supply problems and sheer exhaustion closed down the battle. Other attacks were launched along the front to probe the Allied defences but the same pattern of initial gains followed by stalemate prevailed. British casualties were almost 345,000.

Masonic :

TypeLodge Name and No.Province/District :
Mother : Laidley No. 2267 E.C.Unknown

Initiated
Passed
Raised
2nd August 1909
13th September 1909
25th October 1909
 

Listed as a Farmer from Fairfield at the time of initiation in 1909, into Laidley Lodge. One year war service is recorded, but contributions made up to the time of death, punctuated by "Killed in Action 30.3.1918." Past Master


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