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We remember John Barre Johnston
We remember John Barre Johnston
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3750
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Source:9334535
24th November 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9334627
24th November 1914 - 14th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound left forearm
Hospital/Institution
Source:9334627
10th July 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Serjeant Mechanic
93769
16 Wing
Source:9334627
27th May 1917 - 7th April 1919
1917
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9334627
11th November 1917 - 7th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9334627
5th May 1919
1920
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9334627
13th July 1920
1920
marriage
Ann Ethel Cooper
Source:9334710
14th July 1920
1957
death
Cerebral Glioma
Perry St. Dungannon
United Kingdom
Source:9311114
Source:9334695
6th December 1957
burial
Dungannon
Ireland
Source:9311114
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Barre |
| Initials | JB |
| Last Name | Johnston |
| Source | 9311073 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 93769 | 16 Wing | Serjeant Mechanic | ||
| British Army | 3750 | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnston | father | ||
| Ellen Mallon | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ethel Cooper | wife | 14th July 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gray | black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-27 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Birth registrationCertified copy of entry in the Register Book of Births Northern Ireland
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John Barre Johnston and Ann Ethel CooperIn uniform of the Royal Flying Corps which he transferred to from the army on 27/05/1917. He is pictured with his future wife whom he met when he was sent to 2 WG Hospital Manchester after being injured at the Somme on 10/07/1916. She had been a mill worker but then moved into munitions work.Contributed by:
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Johnston familyA family photo. Probably taken in 1937 or a year or two later. Left to right: Victor Raymond (Roy) 1926 - 1999, Joyce (Joy) 1921 - 1999, John Barr (Jack) 1924 - 1987, John Barre, Ethel and Margaret Ethel 1927-2002. The boys are in the uniform of Dungannon Royal School.Contributed by:
Maggie137641
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card (under J Johnstone) | Maggie137641 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth registration | Maggie137641 | |
| John Barre Johnston | Maggie137641 | |
| J B Johnston grave | Maggie137641 | |
| John Barre Johnston and Ann Ethel Cooper | Maggie137641 | |
| Johnston family | Maggie137641 |
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