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Family History Beginners Board / Can anyone help? Richard JOHNSTON 1891-1955 Liverpool
« on: Saturday 27 March 21 12:19 GMT (UK) »
Very long shot, but I am trying to find out where my grandfather Richard JOHNSTON (1891-1955) was during the First World War, and specifically why he wasn't in the armed forces. He married my grandmother in 1914, so I suppose this might be a reason. BUT for decades there has been intense family speculation, rumour and downright refusal to talk. Hints have been made about a hidden history but, as often happens, all the main proponents are now dead.
His 2 younger brothers both died on the fields France tragically within 48 hrs of each other. My grandfather had strong links to Ireland, particularly the Drumcondra area, and my father (deceased) remembers him spending protracted periods of time there in the 1930s for reasons which were never explained. My grandfather was extremely taciturn and never spoke of his younger life.
His parents were Anne and James Johnston. I would be very grateful indeed if anyone anywhere knows anything!
His 2 younger brothers both died on the fields France tragically within 48 hrs of each other. My grandfather had strong links to Ireland, particularly the Drumcondra area, and my father (deceased) remembers him spending protracted periods of time there in the 1930s for reasons which were never explained. My grandfather was extremely taciturn and never spoke of his younger life.
His parents were Anne and James Johnston. I would be very grateful indeed if anyone anywhere knows anything!