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We remember Cyril Donald Johnston
We remember Cyril Donald Johnston
Timeline
Timeline
1892
employment
School teacher
Australia
Source:8684738
enlistment
Holdsworthy New South Wales
Australia
Source:8085221
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4315A
Australian Infantry
54th Battalion
Source:8684735
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8684735
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Johnston was originally listed missing at Fromelles in 1916, but, excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. Re-buried during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8684735
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8684735
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril Donald |
| Initials | CD |
| Last Name | Johnston |
| Source | 8085221 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4315A | Australian Infantry | 54th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Johnston | mother | ||
| Ronald Johnston | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-01 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Private Cyril Donald Johnston of the AIFPrivate Johnston served with the 54th Australian Infantry in France and fell at Fromelles in 1916. He was finally laid to rest in Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, France Nord during 2010. We will remember.
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Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Cyril Donald Johnston of the AIF | Anne1202 | |
| Cyril | Selena49658 |
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