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Johnston, I.

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Sgt. Ian Johnston Killed on active duty Overseas

Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Johnston, Bond St., well-known Lindsay businessman and his wife, received official word this morning to the effect that their son, Sgt. Ian Johnston, has been reported killed in action in France, as of August 8.


The telegram which came from toe Director of Records at Ottawa, stated that further details would be forwarded as soon as received.


Enlisting with the 2nd Survey Regiment, Sgt. Johnston received his training at Kingston, Ont. from where he proceeded overseas some three years ago. In his 28th year, he received his education in Lindsay and at Queen's University of Kingston.


A brother, Bruce, is attached to the Dental Corps of the Canadian (Active) Army and a sister, Mrs. Hamer, resides in Montreal.


Media Type
Newspaper
Text
Genealogical Resource
Item Types
Articles
Death
Clippings
Publisher
Lindsay Post
Date of Publication
17 Aug 1944
Date Of Event
8 Aug 1944
Subject(s)
Personal Name(s)
Ian Johnston ; Ian Wallace Johnston ; Bruce Johnston
Collection
World War II Service Files
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 44.35012 Longitude: -78.73286
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