| Shearer | Johnston | | Surgeon Major | SHEARER, JOHNSTON, Major, was born at Aberdeen 22 October 1852, son of J Shearer, and of Mrs J Shearer. He was educated at the Grammar School, and University, Aberdeen; MA, Honours in Natural Science, 1873; MB, CM, Honours, 1877; Maclaine Prizeman in Military Surgery, Army Medical School, Netley, 1881; DPH, Aberdeen, 1897. He joined the IMS 2 October 1880; served in the Egyptian Expedition, 1882 (Medal and Bronze Star); Burmese Expedition, 1887-88 (Medal and two clasps); Miranzai Expedition, 1891; Hazara Expedition, 1891 (clasp); Waziristan Expedition, 1894-95 (clasp, and Despatches [London Gazette, 2 July 1895]); Tirah Expeditionary Force, 1897-98. He received the Medal and two clasps; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, April 1898], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Johnston Shearer, Surgeon Major, Indian Medical Service. In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". Colonel Shearer retired 11 November 1910. His favourite recreations were reading and shooting. He married, in 1890, Elizabeth, daughter of J Kinghorn, JP, Aberdeen, and they had two sons. He died 6 February 1916.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Medical Service |
