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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