William Johnson

Gebundenes Buch

John Company's Cavalryman

the Experiences of a British Soldier in the Crimea, the Persian Campaign and the Indian Mutiny

Beschreibung

The account of a brave and dashing cavalry officer during the turbulent years of the Victorian age 'Billy' Johnson came from a well known family in Lincolnshire. He chose the life of a soldier in the Honourable East India Company's Bombay Army and travelled to the sub-continent to serve with both the 6th Bombay Native Infantry and the Guzerat Horse. He was the consummate sportsman and his accounts of tiger hunting and pig-sticking make riveting period reading. Ever keen to be in action, Johnson took the opportunity to join British forces in the Crimea where his actions attached to the 20th Foot at Inkerman brought him to the attention of his superiors. Promotion and transfer to the 1st Oudh Cavalry followed; which could have spelt disaster, had not his enthusiasm for campaigning taken him on the Persian Campaign-John Company's last war-just as the conflagration of the Indian Mutiny erupted within the heart of his own regiment. Returning to the fray-and always confident of his own ability to command native troops-Billy Johnson commanded the remnants of the 12th Irregular Cavalry-comprised of loyal Sikhs-and together they held the distinction of being the only native cavalry within the British force during the Lucknow campaign where they were ever in the thick of the conflict.

Autor

Having grown-up in proximity to many strong and capable men and women, Dr. William Johnson has benefited from interactions and relationships denoting the special connection between generations of like-minded people: especially in regard to community improvement.His span of experiences includes 21-years in the United States Air Force, management positions within the Financial and Insurance industries, as well as business ownership, and leadership as a member of the clergy. This life trajectory demonstrates the confluence of many of the desirable characteristics collected along a productive life.Active in both church and community, Dr. Johnson is comfortable as the lone voice of dissent against the negative elements of society. This reliability for sober consideration served him well during the effort to desegregate Omaha public schools, as well as during his tenure as president of the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Superintendent of Omaha Public Schools.Doctor William Johnson has been a member of the Clergy ranks for over 35 years and the pastor of two different churches as well the chairman of many church groups. Dr. Johnson is the father of four children: two girls, the oldest is an Educator and the youngest is a Medical Doctor, together with grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Two young men, the oldest is a Mechanical Engineer, the youngest is a District Court Judge. Doctor Johnson was married to the late Beverly Ann Johnson, who was a Master Social Worker.The main family has been residents of Omaha, Nebraska for thirty-five plus years. Doctor Johnson brought the family home during his time in the Air Force. He is intimately involved in the development of today's youth in every facet of their growth, from birth to adulthood. Dr. William Johnson also has two Masters Degrees, a Master of Science and a Masters of Divinity and of course a Doctorate, along with numerous hours of advanced studies in various topics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oakpast
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. April 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 329g
• ISBN-13: 9781846774485
• ISBN-10: 1846774489
• Artikelnr.: 23827747