Army Number : Rank : Lance-Corporal Name: W JOHNSON, MiD Unit: 23 Hussars possibly: London Gazette : 9 August 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4044/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe:— Royal Armoured Corps. 318703 Lce.-Corpl. W. JOHNSON. See: 23rd Hussars: Gallantry Awards & Honours
B Squadron Aircraft Worker Born 9 Feb 1918 in Preston, Lancashire Married 1947 in Bridgwater, Somerset (2 children) Died c.1992 A Preston resident who was an aircraft worker would almost certainly have worked at English Electric (as it then was). My Dad was a Preston resident who worked at English Electric.