Son of James Shaw Johnston & Lettice Hague
b. 1885 ENG

World War I, 1914-1918

2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Rank: Private
Service number: 24343
Willie was aged 30 years & 5 months when he enlisted on 29 May 1915. He was residing at 22 John Shepley Street in Hyde (Cheshire).
On 11 January 1917 he was awarded a pension of 15 shillings per week for himself and one child with effect from 22 January.

Source: Military documents