Friday 22 January 2010

Private John Johnston

Born on 30 September 1896 in Carlisle, England - son of James Johnston, Carlisle, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Syracuse, New York; trade as fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; red hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 9 May 1916 (number 208385) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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