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We remember George Johnstone
We remember George Johnstone
Timeline
Timeline
1863
service
British Army
Private
2519
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:2133960
1915
death
Killed in Action
As a member of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, George was part of one final attempt to break through at Helles. He was killed during this assault.
Gallipoli, Canakkale
Turkey
Source:2133960
12th July 1915
burial
Helles, Gallipoli
Redoubt Cemetery
Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
Turkey
http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/66300/REDOUBT%20CEMETERY,%20HELLES
Source:2133960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Johnstone |
| Source | 2133960 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2519 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private |
Media
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Pte. George JohnstoneThis picture was included with the obituary of Pte. George Johnstone. It was published in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard on 31 Jul 1915.Contributed by:
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Redoubt Cemetery, Helles, Gallipoli, TurkeyThe remains of Pte. George Johnstone were interred in Redoubt Cemetery, Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey.Contributed by:
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Maxwelltown War MemorialThe Maxwelltown, Scotland War Memorial. Dedicated in the honor of those who gave their lives during WWI.Contributed by:
Douglas99618
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Record of Birth | Douglas99618 | |
| Pte. George Johnstone | Douglas99618 | |
| Redoubt Cemetery, Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey | Douglas99618 | |
| Maxwelltown War Memorial | Douglas99618 |
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