Individual Details

James Lyon Johnston

(5 May 1863 - 1937)

Events

Birth5 May 1863Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Census187123 Summer St, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Census18817 Thistle St, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Census1891141 Crown St, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire
Marriage1899Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia - Marie Katie White
Medal1 Jan 1917C.M.G.
Military24 Nov 1917A.I.F.
Medal19181914/15 Star, BWM & Victory
Medal1922Mentioned in Despatches
Death1937Perth, Western Australia, Australia
MedalV.D.

Families

SpouseMarie Katie White (1877 - 1969)
ChildHenry Lyon Johnston (1899 - 1930)
ChildJames Boulder Lyon Johnston (1907 - 1969)
ChildLillias Marion Lyon Johnston (1908 - 2009)

Notes

Medal

Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George

Military

Lt Colonel

Previously served in India and South Africa

1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers
Calcutta Volunteer Rifles
Goldfields Infantry Regiment
84th Infantry Regiment
11th Battn A.I.F.

Medal

Volunteer Officer's Decoration