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Captain Albert Lewis Brightmore Johnson

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Captain Albert Lewis Brightmore Johnson Veteran

Birth
Bournemouth, Bournemouth Unitary Authority, Dorset, England
Death
1 Oct 1916 (aged 37)
Burial
Étaples, Departement du Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France Add to Map
Plot
I. B. 57.
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This week's casuality list contains the names of Captain A.L.B. Johnson and Lieutenant Stewart A. McTavish as having been killed in action.

Captain Johnson was sergeant in charge of the Banff detachment of the R.N.W.M.P. and purchased his discharge from the Mounties to enlist for overseas service. He had been a member of the Riders of the Plains for eleven years and had served five years in the Royal Dragoons, three of which were spent in active service in South Africa. His soldierly bearing and knowledge of military tactics gained him quick promotion and he was in command of "D" company when the Calgary unit to which he was attached left of overseas service on May 13 last. A veritable martinet on duty he possessed the faculty of endearing himself to his men, and he was the most popular officer in his regiment. Captain Johnson made many warm friends during his residence in Banff who will sincerely mourn his untimely passing.

Lieutenant Stewart Allen McTavish was a Calgary born boy and was well-known in Banff, having been a member of the staff of engineers engaged on the motor road work last winter, with headquarters here.
This week's casuality list contains the names of Captain A.L.B. Johnson and Lieutenant Stewart A. McTavish as having been killed in action.

Captain Johnson was sergeant in charge of the Banff detachment of the R.N.W.M.P. and purchased his discharge from the Mounties to enlist for overseas service. He had been a member of the Riders of the Plains for eleven years and had served five years in the Royal Dragoons, three of which were spent in active service in South Africa. His soldierly bearing and knowledge of military tactics gained him quick promotion and he was in command of "D" company when the Calgary unit to which he was attached left of overseas service on May 13 last. A veritable martinet on duty he possessed the faculty of endearing himself to his men, and he was the most popular officer in his regiment. Captain Johnson made many warm friends during his residence in Banff who will sincerely mourn his untimely passing.

Lieutenant Stewart Allen McTavish was a Calgary born boy and was well-known in Banff, having been a member of the staff of engineers engaged on the motor road work last winter, with headquarters here.

Inscription

Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

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