The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Major-General Ian Strachan Johnston

Johnston, Ian Strachan

Major-General

* 12th of August 1908

† 20th of March 1984

Nickname: Blinkie

Service

1943-05-03 1944-06-23 Commanding Officer 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada
1944-06-24 1945-06-06 Commanding Officer 11th Canadian Brigade
1945-06-06 1945-08-31 Acting General Officer Commanding 5th Canadian Armoured Division