Background
JOHNSTON, literallyPercy Herbert was born on July 13, 1851 in Cawnpore. Son of late Surgeon-Major J. W. Johnston, Doctor of Medicine, 85tli K.L.I.
JOHNSTON, literallyPercy Herbert was born on July 13, 1851 in Cawnpore. Son of late Surgeon-Major J. W. Johnston, Doctor of Medicine, 85tli K.L.I.
Studied at Queen's College, Cork. Bachelor of Arts; Doctor of Medicine.
Joined army, 1877; served Afghan War, 1879-1880 (medal). With Hazara Expedition, 1888 (medal, with clasp). South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches four times, Queen's medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, 1 Companion of Saint Michael and Saint George).
C. M.G. 1900; Royal Army Medical Corps.
Club: Junior United Service.
Spouse 1881, Agnes,daughter of late General J. M. Perceval, C. B.