Alexander Murray Johnston Image

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



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