Private John ‘Johnny’ Johnstone served with The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) before volunteering for airborne forces in 1944.
He undertook parachute training course 121 at RAF Ringway between 18 June and 7 July 1944. After qualifying as a military parachutist he was posted to the 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion, and subsequently served as a member of 9 Platoon C Company.
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