Background
JOHNSTON, Horace James was born on January 30, 1866. Son of Francis J. Johnston of Dunsdale, Westerham, Kent.
JOHNSTON, Horace James was born on January 30, 1866. Son of Francis J. Johnston of Dunsdale, Westerham, Kent.
Served South Africa, 1900-1902 (despatches twice, Queen's and King’s medals with four clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902. Commanding 3rd (Reserve) Battalion West Riding Regiment.
Club: Junior United Service.
Spouse 1904, Florence Hope,daughter of late William C. Browne-Clayton of Brown’s Hill, Carlow.