About A.W. Johnston
Lived 1869 – 1932 (aged 62). A.W. Johnston was a military personnel.
Alexander William Johnston (20 August 1869 – 15 June 1932) was a British-born soldier, businessman and politician. He was a member of the Legislative Council in Western Samoa from 1928 until his death in 1932.
Biography Johnston was born in Edinburgh in 1869. He served in the British Army in India and South Africa, before being sent to New Zealand to work as a military instructor. However, in 1928 he was appointed to the Council by the Administrator to replace elected member Olaf Frederick Nelson, who had been deported. Prior to the 1929 elections, Johnston resigned from his nominated seat and stood for one of the elected seats. He was elected with the most votes, alongside Samuel Meredith.
Johnston died of pneumonia on 15 June 1932, and was given a military funeral.
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Who was A.W. Johnston?
Samoan politician
When was A.W. Johnston born?
A.W. Johnston was born on 20 August 1869 in Edinburgh.
When did A.W. Johnston die?
A.W. Johnston died on 15 June 1932.
What was A.W. Johnston's occupation?
A.W. Johnston was a military personnel.
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