Clifford James Johnson

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World War 2 Service Record
Name JOHNSON, CLIFFORD JAMES
Service Royal Australian Air Force
Service Number 418425
Date of Birth 9 Nov 1910
Place of Birth FOOTSCRAY, VIC
Date of Enlistment 22 May 1942
Locality on Enlistment Unknown
Place of Enlistment MELBOURNE, VIC
Next of Kin JOHNSON, CLAUDE
Date of Death 26 Feb 1944
Rank Flying Officer
Posting on Death 1661 Communications Unit
WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display
Prisoner of War No
Roll of Honour Unknown

Johnson, Clifford James
Number: 418425
Rank: Flying Officer [FO]
Unit: 463 Sqn
Service: RAAF
Conflict: 1939-1945
Date of Death: 26/02/1944
Place of Death: France
Cause of Death: Flying Battle
Memorial Panel: 109
Cemetery or Memorial Details:
Next Of Kin:
Notes:
Source: AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force

Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Saturday 17 February 1945. Page 2.

JOHNSON.-Previously reported missing, now presumed lost night raid over Augsburg, Germany, February 25-20, 1944, Aus. 418425 F.O. Clifford James, loving and loved only son of Ivy and Claude Johnson, Flat 1, 78 Droop street, Footscray. Also a tribute to the gallant crew, -Only God in heaven
knows what this parting cost. (Mother.)

JOHNSON. - Previously reported missing, now presumed lost, night raid over Augsburg, Germany February 25-26. 1944, Aus. 418425 F.O. Clifford James, darling brother of Alison, fond brother-in-law of Ken. -So dearly loved and deeply mourned.

JOHNSON.-A tribute to the memory of F.O, Clifford James, No. 418425, previously reported missing, now presumed killed. In air operations over Germany, February 25, 1944. (Head office of Thomas Borthwick and Sons Australasia Limited.)

JOHNSON.-Flying-Offlcer Clifford J., No. 418425. previously reported missing, now presumed killed In air operations over Germany, February 25, 1944. (Management and staff of Thomas Borthwick & Sons-Australasia-Limited, Brooklyn Freezing Works.)

Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Saturday 24 February 1945. Page 15.

JOHNSON -Prevlously reported missing, now presumed lost, on February 25, 1944, in air operations over Germany, Flying-Officer Clifford James, dearly loved and loving grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Johnson, 50 Geelong road, Footscray.

JOHNSON.-Previously reported missing, now presumed lost, on February 25 1944, in air operations over Germany, Flying Officer Clifford James, dearly loved and affectionate nephew of Margaret (Reta), 50
Geelong road, Footscray. -Always remembered.

JOHNSON.-F.-O. Clifford James Johnson. A tribute of love and esteem for our dear nephew, who lost his life over Germany, February 25. 1944. (Auntie Wyn and Uncle Bill.

JOHNSON.- A. tribute to the memory of F O Clifford Johnson, previously reported missing, now presumed killed in air operations, February 25, 1944. (Betty and Ernest Bradley)

JOHNSON.-In affectionate memory of a very dear friend, F.-O. Clifford James Johnson, presumed to have lost his life over Germany, February 25-26, 1944. -Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori. (Mrs. Dentry
and Joan, East St. Kilda.)

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Thursday 8 March 1945. Page 13.
CLIFFORD JAMES JOHNSON. Formerly of 39 Geelong Road, Footscray, in the State of Victoria, Clerk, but Late a Member of. His Majesty's Royal Australian Air Force, Deceased. After 14 clear days Alison Haidee Crossley, of 10 Chelsea street Middle Brighton, In the said State, married woman, the executrix appointed by the deceased's will, dated 4th March. 1942, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for grant of PROBATE of the said WILL. Dated the 7th March. 1945. ALAN WAINWRIGHT, LL.B.. 397 Little Collins street, Melbourne.