Berry Johnson
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Early life and family
Born in Christchurch on 6 March 1906, Johnson was the son of Harry Melton Johnson, a cabinetmaker, and Maggie Smart Johnson (née Mauchlin).[1][2] On 31 March 1934, he married Doreen Annie Greene at Highfield Presbyterian Church, Timaru.[3]
Rowing
A member of the Otago Rowing Club,[4] Johnson was a member of the New Zealand coxless four that competed at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario.[5] The crew, which included Vic Olsson, Alex Ross and Charles Saunders, won the bronze medal.[5]
Later life and death
Johnson worked as an accountant.[6] During World War II, he served as a second lieutenant with the 3rd Field Regiment, New Zealand Artillery.[7] His wife died in Dunedin on 20 May 1972.[8] Johnson himself died in Christchurch on 28 August 1985,[6] and his ashes were buried at Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, with those of his wife.[9]
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- 1906 births
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- Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for New Zealand
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- New Zealand military personnel of World War II
- Burials at Andersons Bay Cemetery
- Medallists at the 1930 British Empire Games
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