Robert JOHNSTONE

Regimental number9/1188
Addressc/o H E White, Waitati
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinCousin, J Cobain, Sale, Victoria, Australia
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 28 Tofua on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'On October 13th 1917 at Spree Farm, north east of Ypres he showed exceptional ability and resource in control of his team under heavy shell fire. His initiative and great coolness was most marked and he set a splendid example.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Sixth