Johnston 2/Lieut.
Info
| Surname | Johnston |
|---|---|
| Forename | Leslie |
| Rank | 2/Lieut. |
| Army No | |
| Battalion | 2/7th |
| Commissioned | 1915-09-02 |
| Date Of Wounds | Not set |
| Wounds | |
| Died Killed | 1916-07-25 |
| Death Details | Died of wounds, France |
| Enlisted Date | Not set |
| Enlisted Location | |
| Date Of Birth | Not set |
| Birth Place | |
| Residence | 8 Whitehouse Terrace, Corstorphine, Midlothian |
| Discharged | Not set |
| Theatre Of War | France |
| Date Of Entry | 1914-09-15 |
| Z Class | |
| Surname Spellings | |
| Other Info | He was mortally wounded whilst rescuing wounded men. 2/Lieut. L. Johnston went twice over the parapet, he was award the Military Cross for his actions. Died age 26. Son of David A. Johnston, of 27, Bellvue Crescent, Edinburgh. MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France - grave Ref: VII. A. 25. |
Assignments
| 14th Battalion London Regiment 1521 Corporal |
| 2/7th Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant |
Service Awards
| The British War Medal |
| The 1914 Star |
| The Allied Victory Medal |
Gallantry Awards & Honors
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Cross | 2/Lieut. | 2/7th | Fromelles | 1916-09-22 |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| No results found. | |||
Royal Flying Corps
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