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We remember Willis Johnston
We remember Willis Johnston
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1912
1912
1914
1914
1914
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Willis |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Johnston |
| Source | 5861539 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE26-71-3-W6 Bezanson, Alberta | Canada | their own address | 1912 - 1914 | |
| Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 29th September 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 18208 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 18208 | Canadian Army Service Corps | Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. A. Johnston | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark | grey | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-26 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky River to Grande Prairie | South38327 |
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