Cpl
Albert Edward Johnston

Information about birth

Date of birth:
06/04/1887
Place of birth:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

General information

Profession:
Auto mecanic
Religion:
Congregationalist

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Corporal
Service number:
795
Enlistment date:
1/02/1915
Enlistment place:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Machine Gun Corps, 1st Motor Machine Gun Bde  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
30/10/1917
Place of death:
Tyne Cottage, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
30

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 32.

Distinctions and medals 1

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." While attending to a wounded comrade, during an attack at Passchendaele, he was instantly killed by shell fire.

More information 2