Introduction

In 2014 the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, Cumnock History Group began researching the names on the Cumnock War Memorial plus other men and women with Cumnock connections mentioned on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission or in the Cumnock Chronicle of the time. The research is not limited to those who died but also to men and women who served, using family history information.

The group would like to appeal to individuals with knowledge of family members for photographs of the soldier, either in uniform or not, and photos of medals or other memorabilia eg letters sent home from the Front. If you would be prepared to share these on this site, please email the web manager info@cumnockhistorygroup.org The group is willing to share any copies of documents found with the soldier's descendants.

Wednesday, 29 October 2014

John Collins Johnstone

John Collins Johnstone of 130 Commondyke was an underground motorman when he enlisted in the Scots Guards at Ayr on 22 April 1918 age 20 . He was born on 25 January 1898 to Hugh Johnstone and Mary Collins.

Regimental number17672





His service record survives. He was 5ft 8in, had dark brown hair and blue eyes. He was with the BEF in France from Oct 1918 until Apr 1919.

He survived the war but died in Ballochmyle Hospital after an ear operation aged only 36.

I am grateful to his granddaughter Nanette McKee for the photo and information.

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