Photo: James Pasby
Son of Charles William and May Ann Johnston; husband of Mary Elizabeth Johnston (nee Franks), of 26, Thomas St., South Shields. Born at South Shields.
In Westoe Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-
In loving memory of
Mary Ann Johnston
Who died July 19th 1932 aged 76 years
Also Charles William Johnston
Beloved husband of the above
Who died Aug. 31st 1932 aged 76 years
Also John Harle Johnston
Who was lost at sea by enemy action
Aug. 4th 1917 aged 34 years
John Harle Johnston is not remembered on a local War memorial.
