Berry Johnson
New Zealand rower (1906–1985)
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George Berry Melton Johnson (6 March 1906 – 28 August 1985) was a New Zealand rower who represented his country at the 1930 British Empire Games.
6 March 1906
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| Born | George Berry Melton Johnson 6 March 1906 Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 August 1985 (aged 79) Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Accountant | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (166 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Spouse |
Doreen Annie Greene
(m. 1934; died 1972) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Otago Rowing Club | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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).[2][3] On 31 March 1934, he married Doreen Annie Greene at Highfield Presbyterian Church, Timaru.[4]
Rowing
A member of the Otago Rowing Club,[1] 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]
