Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert Alexander Johnston
In memory of:
Warrant Officer Class II Robert Alexander Johnston
August 31, 1944
Military Service
L/65695
26
Army
Perth Regiment, R.C.I.C.
Additional Information
Son of Samuel Richard and Margaret Johnston, of Ponteix, Saskatchewan. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Johnston, of Ponteix.
Commemorated on Page 347 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy
III. G. 11.
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.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Grave Marker – 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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