RSM George Johnson
Unit : Battalion Headquarters, 7th Parachute Battalion
Service No. : 6281947
Awards : Military Medal
At Bois de Bavent on 18th June 1944 a patrol reported on return that it had been unable to bring back some of the wounded. RSM Johnson at once organised a party of stretcher bearers and at complete disregard of his own safety returned to the scene of the patrol's task. This area had then been re-occupied by the enemy who were thoroughly aroused by their recent brush with the patrol. RSM Johnson and his party became the target for all the enemy weapons in the area and would have well justified in turning back. However he did not turn back and succeeded in bringing back all the wounded. This Warrant Officer has been an inspiration to all throughout the campaign by his unfailing energy, enthusiasm and complete disregard for his own personal safety.