Background
JOHNSTON, Robert was born on August 13, 1872. Son of Robert Johnston, Queen’s Counsel Judge Company Down.
JOHNSTON, Robert was born on August 13, 1872. Son of Robert Johnston, Queen’s Counsel Judge Company Down.
Studied at King William’s College, Isle of Manitoba (Canada).
Joined 5th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 1890-1894. In South Africa with English football team, 1896. Remained farming in Transvaal.
Served South Africa, 1899-1900 (dangerously wounded, siege of Ladysmith). Entered Civil Service, Transvaal, 1902. District Land Commissioner, 1903. Victoria Cross; late Imperial Light Horse.
Club : New, J ohannesburg.