About Walter Johnston
Lived 1884 – 1946 (aged 62). Walter Johnston was an Australian australian rules football player.
Walter Johnston (17 January 1884 – 18 July 1946) was an Australian rules footballer who played one game for the Richmond Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1908.
Until 2018, this game had been incorrectly allocated to Alex Johnston.
Johnston served in the Australian army during World War II, despite being 56 years old by falsifying his birth day to 1 January 1896.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Johnston?
Australian footballer
When was Walter Johnston born?
Walter Johnston was born on 17 January 1884 in Kingston.
When did Walter Johnston die?
Walter Johnston died on 18 July 1946 in Ringwood.
What was Walter Johnston's occupation?
Walter Johnston was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Walter Johnston?
Walter Johnston was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Johnston (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Johnston. https://biography.guide/walter-johnston/
MLA: "Walter Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-johnston/.
Chicago: "Walter Johnston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-johnston/.
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