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Son of Samuel Richard and Margaret Johnston, of Ponteix, Saskatchewan. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Johnston, of Ponteix.
Digital gallery of Warrant Officer Class II Robert Alexander Johnston
Digital gallery of
Warrant Officer Class II Robert Alexander Johnston
CSM Johnston was killed by a German artillery round as himself and Officer Commanding D Company, Major Ridge dove for cover in a slit trench that was dug near to their Company Headquarters at the base of Point 204 at the Gothic Line. I learned this in a letter that Major Ridge sent to my father (Stan Scislowski) in 1966.
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CSM Johnston was killed by a German artillery round as himself and Officer Commanding D Company, Major Ridge dove for cover in a slit trench that was dug near to their Company Headquarters at the base of Point 204 at the Gothic Line. I learned this in a letter that Major Ridge sent to my father (Stan Scislowski) in 1966.
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 347 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY Italy
The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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