At some point (presumably about 1914/15) Robert moved back to the north east where he enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers (ca 1916?). There were a shocking number of Robert Johnsons on active service in the First World War, many of whom did not survive. It was only the Service Number, on a medal in my possession, which enabled the correct record to be found. Robert Johnson - Army Service Robert Johnson was a Private in the 19th (Service) Battalion (2nd Tyneside Pioneers), Northumberland Fusiliers. No 45067 (number from medal). First name(s) Robert Last name Johnson Service number 45067 Rank Private Battalion 19th Transfer to/from To 1/5th Bn Notes 'Y' Coy,19th Bn Source 19H;MR Record set British Army, Northumberland Fusiliers 1881-1920 Category Military, armed forces & conflict Subcategory Regimental & Service Records The 19th Battalion was a Pals battalion raised on 16 November 1914 in Newcastle by the Lord Mayor and City. On 8 February 1915 it became a Pioneer Battalion and in July was attached as Divisional Troops to the 35th Division at Masham. It was taken over by the War Office in August 1915, and landed at Le Havre on 29 January 1916 with the 35th Division. It remained with the 35th Division as Pioneers on the Western Front for the rest of the war. The 19th Battalion was disbanded on 30 April 1919 at Ripon. 19th (Service) Battalion (2nd Tyneside Pioneers) 16 Nov 1914 Formed at Newcastle by the Lord Mayor & the City. 13 Jan 1915 Moved to Morpeth and then Cramlington. 08 Feb 1915 Became a Pioneer Battalion then moved to Masham and joined the 35th Division. Aug 1915 Taken over by the War Office and moved to Perham Down, Salisbury Plain. 29 Jan 1916 Mobilised for war and landed at Havre. 1916 The Battle of Bazentin Ridge, The fighting for Arrow Head Copse and Maltz Horn Farm, The fighting for Falfemont Farm. 1917 The pursuit of the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, The fighting in Houthulst Forest, The Second Battle of Passchendaele. 1918 The First Battle of Bapaume, The Battle of Ypres, The Battle of Courtrai, The action of Tieghem. 11 Nov 1918 Ended the war at Waermaerde east of Courtrai, Belgium. Robert enrolled ?????? so is likely to have seen action ?????