Robert Johnston

Personal Information

Birthplace: Atchison, Kansas

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 245th

Theater of Operation: Pacific

Enlisted / Commissioned: Jun 22, 1943

Discharged: Feb 9, 1947

Honored By: Daughters Vicki Burris and Patsy J. Stroud and Son Robert D. Johnston II and Families

Biography

Mr. Johnston was a heavy and medium truck driver ‘245’ & 4603 D QM Heavy Truck Company and 505th Medium Truck Company. He was stationed in Luzon, Philippines and in New Guinea. Like most of the Vet’s he didn’t talk much about the war (except) ‘For The Lousy Mud’, showing respect for all who had died. Decorations: American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal-Bronze Star; WWII Victory Medal; Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp; Honorable Service Lapel Pin WWII