Staff Sergeant Kenneth G Johnston head and should photo and newspaper obituary

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Burke


Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Staff Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action on the Palau Islands

Biography:

S. Sgt. Kenneth G. Johnston, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston of Columbus and husband of Mrs. Isabelle Johnston, formerly of Kenmare, now of Detroit, Mich., was killed on Pelelieu Island, October 26, 1944. He had been in the service since June 1942. He also leaves an infant son, Ronald and three brothers, one of whom is Cpt. Leslie in the service at Fort Lewis, Washington.