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We remember Peter James Johnston
We remember Peter James Johnston
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Mary E Johnston
Source:7620117
1878
1879
sibling
John Johnston
Source:7620117
1879
1880
1881
location
24 Cumberland Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:7620114
1881
1888
sibling
Matthew Johnston
Source:7620117
1888
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:7620115
1891
1891
location
24 Cumberland Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:7620115
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:7620117
1901
1901
employment
Railway Engine Cleaner
Carlisle, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:7620117
1901
1901
location
Cumberland Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:7620117
1901
1904
marriage
Jane WALLACE
Source:7620125
9th October 1904
1905
children
David JOHNSTON
Source:7620166
1905
1907
children
Emma Jane JOHNSTON
Source:7620166
1907
1909
children
Thomas William JOHNSTON
Source:7620166
1909
1910
children
Norah Gertrude JOHNSTON
Source:7620166
1910
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:7620166
1911
1911
location
2 Dobinsons Court, Cumberland Street, Carlisle
United Kingdom
Source:7620166
1911
1918
service
British Army
Private
49267
East Lancashire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:7620119
1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7620119
1918
service
British Army
Private
49267
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:2131860
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7223167
Source:7620119
8th November 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7223167
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter James |
| Initials | PJ |
| Last Name | Johnston |
| Source | 7620119 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dobinsons Court, Cumberland Street, Carlisle | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 24 Cumberland Street, Carlisle, Cumberland | United Kingdom | known 1881 | ||
| 24 Cumberland Street, Carlisle, Cumberland | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| Cumberland Street, Carlisle, Cumberland | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49267 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 49267 | East Lancashire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David JOHNSTON | son | 1905 | |
| Emma Jane JOHNSTON | daughter | 1907 | |
| Thomas William JOHNSTON | son | 1909 | |
| Norah Gertrude JOHNSTON | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| Peter JOHNSTON | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Johnston | brother | 1879 | |
| Mary E JOHNSTON | sister | 1878 | |
| Matthew JOHNSTON | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane WALLACE | wife | 9th October 1904 |
Media
Media
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Burial ReturnDetails of where body was reburied after exhumation from original grave
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The Cumberland NewsArticle printed in the newspaper following PJ Johnston's death. Quote from his NCOContributed by:
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The Johnston familyTaken around the turn of the century. This photo shows the Johnston family of carlisle. Peter James Johnston is stnading on the back right.Contributed by:
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Peter James JohnstonTaken from a book by William Turner (The Accrington Pals). This was taken in Crosby in 1917 during training.Contributed by:
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24 Cumberland Street CarlisleThe Johnston family owned a grocer's shop at this address.Contributed by:
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Article from The Cumberland NewsNewspaper article about a family history story. Shows the Johnston family of Carlisle in around 1900Contributed by:
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GraveGrave in Vichte Military Cemetry Belgium. PJ Johnston was reburied here in 1920Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Return | Jenny82726 | |
| The Cumberland News | Jenny82726 | |
| The Johnston family | Jenny82726 | |
| Peter James Johnston | Jenny82726 | |
| Peter James Johnston | Jenny82726 | |
| 1911 Census | Jenny82726 | |
| 24 Cumberland Street Carlisle | Jenny82726 | |
| Article from The Cumberland News | Jenny82726 | |
| Grave | Jenny82726 | |
| Peter James Johnston | Jenny82726 |
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