United Kingdom. A King’s South Africa Medal to Pte J Johnston, 3rd East Lancashire Archive He was appointed Flight Commander

He was appointed Flight Commander on January 1

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professional competence and selfless devotion to duty were directly responsible for the maintenance of a record for operational readiness that has been equaled by but one other unit in the Continental United States

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United Kingdom. A King’s South Africa Medal to Pte J Johnston, 3rd East Lancashire Archive He was appointed Flight CommanderInstituted 1902. In silver, rim engraved 9966 PTE J. JOHNSTON E LANC: REGT, worn on original ribbon with SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902, medal heavily worn with great loss of relief and wear to edges, clasps also heavily worn, in fine condition. Footnote: J Johnston is present on the medal roll of the 3rd East Lancashire and is entitled to both clasps.