| Berry Johnson | |
| Birth Name: | George Berry Melton Johnson |
| Birth Date: | 6 March 1906 |
| Birth Place: | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Death Place: | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Occupation: | Accountant |
| Height: | 5feet[1] |
| Weight: | 166lb |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Sport: | Rowing |
| Club: | Otago Rowing Club |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
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.
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]
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]
Johnson worked as an accountant. During World War II, he served as a second lieutenant with the 3rd Field Regiment, New Zealand Artillery.[6] His wife died in Dunedin on 20 May 1972.[7] Johnson himself died in Christchurch on 28 August 1985,[8] and his ashes were buried at Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, with those of his wife.[9]