Name
Alexander Murray Johnston
Born
1887-04-07
Birth Place
Occupation
Farmer
Religion
Roman Catholic
Died
1971-06-07
Death Place
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
802488
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-12-28
Wounded Date
1918-08-26
Wounds
Gunshot wound left leg
Wounded Where
Arras, France
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
802488
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Discharge Date
1919-01-21
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Service Record 3
Conflict
Battalion
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1940-08-07
Prev Exp
WWI - 160th Bruce Bn., 18th Bn.
Discharge Date
1945-09-25
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Notes
Served as Councillor from 1922-1934.Sources & Links
- a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James and Johnston, 1934.;- b) Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #208 Wiarton, A2011.021 archival records;
- c) “Chippewas of Nawash – Salute to their Veterans”, The Sun Times, 10 November 2012
- Library & Archives Canada
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card