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We remember John George Johnston
We remember John George Johnston
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Mary Hannah Lowe
Johnston
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17th June 1880
1881
sibling
Joseph James Johnston
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1881
1884
sibling
William Allen Johnston
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19th March 1884
1888
1891
sibling
Frederick William Johnston
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1891
1895
sibling
Kate Ladhams
Johnston
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1895
1896
sibling
Margaret Jorgensen
Johnston
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19th December 1896
1914
marriage
Rose Maude Morrell McNaught formerly Johnston nee Baxter
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1914 - 3rd November 1916
1915
children
Marjorie Ada Elizabeth Aka Betty Galloway nee Johnston
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2nd March 1915
1916
education
State School
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9th February 1916
1916
employment
Groom
Albany, Western Australia
Australia
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9th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Albany Western Australia
Australia
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9th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4270
28th Australian Infantry Battalion
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9th February 1916 - 3rd November 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
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3rd October 1916
1916
dates
Age 29
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3rd November 1916
burial
Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John George |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Johnston |
| Source | 8085469 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4270 | 28th Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Ada Elizabeth Aka Betty Galloway nee Johnston | daughter | 2nd March 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Harrison | mother | ||
| William Johnston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hannah Lowe nee Johnston | sister | 17th June 1880 | |
| Joseph James Johnston | brother | 1881 | |
| William Allen Johnston | brother | 19th March 1884 | |
| Frederick William Johnston | brother | 1891 | |
| Kate Ladhams nee Johnston | sister | 1895 | |
| Margaret Jorgensen nee Johnston | sister | 19th December 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Maude Morrell McNaught formerly Johnston nee Baxter | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-31 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Villers-Bretonneux MemorialMemorial site for Private 4270 John George Johnston
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served in WW! and later in WW2. Albany place of association for John George Johnston.
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Kathy30586
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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