242600 George Henry Johnson was killed in action and buried in Philosophe British Cemetery at Mazingarbe. This was most likely an original trench burial by the 46th Division.
George was born at Fandon in 1884 as was a malster in the local brewery. He married Harriet in 1910 and they lived at 20 Sheppards Row, Northgate, Newark in Nottinghamshire.
Very little is know about George. He joined the 1/6th Battalion with the 28th Reinforcement from the 14th Infantry Base Depot in January 1917. His Regimental number at the time (#20007), which indicates that he was a Territorial Soldier from one of the other Notts & Derby Battalions (most likely 2/8th or 3/8th).
Note: The 2**** numbering system was used to move Notts & Derby Territorials around the different Battalions prior to the 1917 6-digit renumbering.
Derbyshire Territorials in the Great War 
Hi Mike, I have a small article from the local newspaper relating to 242600 Pte George Henry Johnson and his death, including a poor quality photo if you are interested in adding it to the site.
Shane
Hi Shane, that would be brilliant and very much appreciated. Cheers mike
From the Newark Advertiser dated Wednesday 5th December 1917.
THE FALLEN BRAVE
PTE. G. H. JOHNSON, NEWARK
ALthough up to the present official news is lacking, the following letter, received by Mrs Johnson, of 20, George Street, leaves little room for doubt but that her husband, Pte G. H. Johnson, Sherwood Foresters, has given his life in the fight for freedom for those at home: the letter states :- “Dear Mrs Johnson,-It is my sad duty to inform you that your husband was killed by an enemy she’ll yesterday morning at nine o’clock, while on his post of duty. His death is a great loss to his company, for he was a general favourite with his companions, performing his duties quickly and conscientiously. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your great trouble, which I trust you may be granted strength to bear.” Deceased was the second son of the late George and Mrs Johnson, of Thorpe Lane, Farndon and was 34 years of age. Prior to enlistment on 27th July 1916, in the Sherwood Foresters, he was in the employ of Messrs Gilstrap, Earp and Co. as a Malster. He was home on his last leave I. October, 1916, and soon afterwards went to France, where he has been ever since. He has two other brothers serving, one in Belgium and the other in training, in York. Much sympathy is felt with the widow, who is left with six small children, all under 8 years of age.
For some reason I cannot attach the image here. I actually have two, one is from the newspaper (a head and shoulders shot), the other is a full portrait shot.
Shane Harper