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Johnston, A.E., Stkr., 1942

Photo: James Pasby

On Chatham Naval Memorial is the name of C/KX 137141 Stoker 1st Class Albert Edward Johnston, serving with the Royal Navy who died 17/12/1942.

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:

To The Memory of My Dear Husband
Albert Edward Johnston
died February 21st 1951 Aged 65 Years
Also Our Dear Son Albert Edward
who Gave His Life For His Country
December 17th 1942 Aged 21 Years
Mary Graham Johnston
beloved Wife And Mother
died July 12th 1966 Aged 76 years

Albert Edward Johnston is remembered in North Shields on N34.09 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Stoker Johnston

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk