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James Kenneth Johnston

In memory of:

Observer James Kenneth Johnston

September 2, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

R/79842

Age:

27

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Son of James E. Johnston and Phyllis G. Johnston, of Westmount, Quebec.

Commemorated on Page 85 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

COTTESMORE (ST. NICHOLAS) CHURCHYARD EXTN
Rutland, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Compt. 11. Grave 45.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Observer James Kenneth Johnston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Observer James Kenneth Johnston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Observer James Kenneth Johnston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Observer James Kenneth Johnston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of JAMES KENNETH JOHNSTON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of JAMES KENNETH JOHNSTON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Diploma– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Diploma – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Letter of recommendation– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Letter of recommendation
    Letter of recommendation – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Letter of recommendation– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Letter of recommendation – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Attestation paper – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of JAMES KENNETH JOHNSTON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of JAMES KENNETH JOHNSTON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker

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    Grave marker
  • Photo of James Kenneth Johnston– Observer James Kenneth Johnston courtesy McGill University archives

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    Photo of James Kenneth Johnston – Observer James Kenneth Johnston courtesy McGill University archives
  • Press Clipping– Observer James Kenneth Johnston obit Montreal Gazette Sep 11 1942 courtesy McGill University archives

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    Press Clipping – Observer James Kenneth Johnston obit Montreal Gazette Sep 11 1942 courtesy McGill University archives
  • Photo of James Kenneth Johnston– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of James Kenneth Johnston
    Photo of James Kenneth Johnston – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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