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We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
William Johnston

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Date of birth: 9th November 1916
Place of birth: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents: David and Jessie Johnston
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Assistant Steward
Service Number: P/LX 25060
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:

William was born on 9th November 1916 to David and Jessie Johnston, of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. He was 24 years old at the time of his loss.



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Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England

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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England

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The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)





William's name is in Column 1 of Panel 58.





Detail of William's name.





Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)