William was born on February 18th, 1864 in Dalmeny.12
Birth Notes
Born Milton, Dalmeny parish.
17 in 1881 census, so born between 4-apr-1863 and 4-apr-1864
Name William Johnston Gender Male Birth Date 18 Feb 1864 Birthplace DALMENY,WEST LOTHIAN,SCOTLAND Father's Name Andrew Johnston Mother's Name Mary Turner Citing this Record
"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQBD-MM3 : 10 February 2018), William Johnston, 18 Feb 1864; citing DALMENY,WEST LOTHIAN,SCOTLAND, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 6,035,516.
From after 1881 his occupation was soldier full time for The Black Watch, British Army. He retired.7
Occupation Notes
became Regimental Sergeant Major, Black Watch, Perth (in North West Frontier, India, and in South Africa). (source Jan Towers, 2004)
service no. 3951
From 1906 his occupation was lance sergeant for The Black Watch, British Army.8
From 1911 his occupation was Colour Sergeant for The Black Watch, British Army.9
Until October 22nd, 1919 his occupation was Regimental Sergeant Major for The Black Watch, British Army.10
Occupation Notes
Name: William Johnston Gender: Male Rank: RSM Birth Date: 1866 Residence Place: Perth Military Service Region: Scotland, Scotland Discharge Date: 22 Oct 1919 Service Number: 3951 Regiment: Royal Highlanders Title: Pension Record Cards Description: Pension Record Ledger Reference Number: 1/MJ1419
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His occupation was clerk. He died in 1930 while still employed there.5