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William James Cornell Johnston

In memory of:

Lieutenant William James Cornell Johnston

September 12, 1944

Military Service


Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Canadian Artillery

Additional Information


Son of Ashley Cooper Cornell Johnston and Ina Margaret Johnston, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

III. B. 2.

Location:

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.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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