Personal Number: 193627 Rank: Captain Name: James David JOHNSTON, MC Unit: 3 Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery London Gazette : 11 July 1941 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35216/supplement/3982/data.pdf ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY. The undermentioned Cadets, from O.C.T.U's., to be 2nd Lts. 21st June James David JOHNSTON (193627). London Gazette : 19 April 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37039/supplement/2073/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy:— The Military Cross. Captain (temporary) James David Johnston (193627), Royal Regiment of Artillery (Carlisle).
Recommendation for Award for Johnston, James David Rank: Lieutenant Service... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/11/236 Name Johnston, James David Rank: Lieutenant Service No: 193627 Regiment: Royal Artillery, 3 Medium Regiment Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: Military Cross Date of announcement in London Gazette: 19 April 1945
See also Jaffa Force From Terschelling, a photo captioned: "Captain J D Johnston of the 3rd Medium Regiment Royal Artillery talks to Dr David Smit of the Dutch resistance"