6792048 WO III Richard Alington Vernon JOHNSTON, MiD, 1 Rifle Brigade: 25/05/1940

Army Number: 6792048
Rank: Warrant Officer Class III
Name: Richard Alington Vernon JOHNSTON, MiD
Unit: Rifle Brigade


London Gazette : 20 September 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37274/supplement/4683/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Defence of Calais in May, 1940.
Infantry.
Rifle Bde.
67920148 W.O.III R. A. V. JOHNSTON (killed in action).

 

London Gazette : 20 September 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37274/supplement/4683/data.pdf

 

https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/f...ils/2502191/richard-alington-vernon-johnston/
WARRANT OFFICER CLASS IIIRICHARD ALINGTON VERNON JOHNSTON
Service Number: 6792048
Regiment & Unit: 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade
Date of Death: 25 May 1940
Age 33 years old
Buried or commemorated at DUNKIRK MEMORIAL
Memorial Reference: Column 130.
Location: France
Additional Info: Son of Gyles Alington Killingworth Johnston and Winifred Elaine Johnston.

 

See also:

• https://www.britishmilitaryhistory..../2020/12/9.-Officers-Rifle-Brigade-Calais.pdf
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