Robert Johnston

Robert Johnston was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Details

He was 27 years old, and a Captain in the Imperial Light Horse (Natal), South African Forces during the South African War (Boer War) when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 21 October 1899 at the Battle of Elandslaagte, South Africa, at a most critical moment, when the advance was momentarily checked by very severe fire at point-blank range, Captain Johnston and another officer (Charles Herbert Mullins) gallantly rushed forward under very heavy fire and rallied the men thus enabling the decisive nanking movement to be carried out.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of Major.

The medal

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