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221592 Pte. John William Johnson British Army 11th (Hull Pals) Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment from:Hull, East Yorkshire (d.5th Sep 1918) John Johnson was reported missing 12th April 1918. It would appear that he was one of several who were captured during a retreat. He was taken a prisoner of war but died from wounds received from bombs dropped from planes on 5th September 1918. His wife contested this report saying that the Germans had shot him whilst a prisoner. He was initially buried at La Miterie German Cemetry, Lomme but was later reburied in 1919 at the New Irish Cemetry, Ieper, Belgium. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**