New Testament of Pte Robert Johnston

New Testament of Pte Robert Johnston, 15th Bn

“The New Testament presented by the British and Foreign and Canadian Bible Societies to the Canadian Soldiers in the War of 1914”. Book was signed by Robert Johnston, E Company, 48th Highlanders and was dated by him 23 September 1914.

inside cover inscription

23 September 1914

Gent 1 Section

1 R Johnston Scotch

2 W Coyles Scotch

3 W Guy English

4 H Meridian Canadian

5 P Miller Scotch

6 F Yovells English

7 H Meck Canadian

8 F Broby N.English

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Classification
Accoutrements
Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 58 Book of Remembrance
Associated place
Valcartier Quebec
Associated event
Preparation for CEF embarkment
Associated name(s)
Inside front cover list of soldiers in Johnstons section:
Gent. 1 Section: 1. R Johnston Scotch, 2. W Coyles Scotch, 3. W Guy English, 4. H Meridith Canadian, 5. P Miller Scotch, 6. F Yovells English, 7. H Meck Canadian, F. Broby N. English

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