Anglo Boer War

Surname

Forename

Rank

Notes

Unit

Johnstone

2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls

Royal Scots Fusiliers

Johnstone

H Albert Russell

Lieutenant

He died January 6th, 1902, of wounds received two days previously in action at Onverwacht, Ermelo district. He was the son of R Johnstone, of Yokohama, and Mrs Johnstone, of Inglewood, Upper Norwood, was born March 1874, and educated at Dollar, Scotland. He was a fearless rider, and good at all games. Lieutenant Johnstone went out at the outbreak of the war, and first served as a trooper in Strathcona's Horse, and saw much service in Natal and the subsequent advance into the Transvaal, for which he was granted the medal with three clasps. He was afterwards given a commission in the Yeomanry, and served with General Plumer's force. At Onverwacht (which means unexpected) some Boers who were dressed like our troops, were mistaken for some New Zealanders, who had been sent on in advance. When the error was discovered, the Boers were quite close to our men. Lieutenant Johnstone, who was in command of his company, led it most gallantly, but fell mortally wounded. He died in the ambulance and was buried at a farm near Balmoral, Transvaal. A tablet was placed to his memory in the cemetery at Annan, Dumfriesshire.
Source: Donner

6th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry

Johnstone

H C

Lieutenant

1st Btn. Wounded at Farquhar's Farm. 30 Oct 1899.
Source: Natal Field Force Casualty Roll, page 141 line 1

King's Royal Rifle Corps

Johnstone

H H

2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls

Gloucestershire Regiment

Johnstone

H J