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     He was born on 6 June 1864 at Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^7,3,4,5,8 Robert married Alice Laura Mendell circa 1898.^9,4,10,5,11
     Robert L. Bostic died on 26 July 1927 at City Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, at age 63.^12,11 The informant on his death registration was his wife, Alice L. Bostic.⁸
     Robert L. Bostic was buried on 28 July 1927 at Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,11
     Robert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, John and Martha Bostic.⁷
     Robert appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, John and Martha Bostic, listed as working in a spoke factory.³
     Robert Bostic, son of the host family,attended a Langdale family reuinion at the home of John D. Bostic and Martha Helen Langdale according to a newspaper article published on 5 September 1889 at the weekly newspaper The Lawrenceburg Register.¹³

     Robert L. and Alice L. Bostic appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Manchester Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 1 June 1900, described as a harness maker. Their household included his father, John D. Bostic.⁴
     Robert and Alice Bostic appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Moores Hill, Sparta Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1910, described as a Methodist clergyman.¹⁴
     Robert L. and Alice L. Bostic appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Crothersville, Vernon Twp., Jackson County, Indiana, enumerated 17 January 1920, described as a minister ME Church.⁵ He and Alice Laura Mendell lived at Danville, Center Twp., Hendricks County, Indiana, USA, in 1927.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Alice Laura Mendell who died 13 May 1951, her husband, Rev. Robert L Bostic, was listed as predeceased.¹⁵
     Research notes (November 2017):

     He was born in 1893.² Andrew married Harriet Emily McMurchy in 1920 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^2,4,5
     Andrew Lloyd Johnston died on 1 October 1961 at Ontario, Canada, farmed Lot 24, Conc. 5, Howick Twp and Lot 21, Conc. 9, Collingwood Twp.^2,1,6
     Andrew Lloyd Johnston was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     His name was also recorded as Andrew Loyd Johnson.⁴

     She was born in 1892.^1,4,5 Harriet married Andrew Lloyd Johnston in 1920 at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^4,3,6
     Harriet Emily McMurchy was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,4
     Harriet Emily McMurchy died on 19 February 1973 at Ontario, Canada.^1,4,6
     She was commonly knownas Hattie.¹

     He was born on 15 July 1895 at Ford Rich, Ontario, Canada.² Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1896 at Howick Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada.¹ Arthur married Sarah Jane MacTavish on 8 June 1921 at Huron Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008190.^2,1
     Arthur Harold Johnston died in 1964.²
     

Canadian Military Service

     Arthur Harold Johnston was conscripted on 6 May 1918 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.^3,4 Arthur Harold Johnston ended his military service on 17 September 1919 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, He had served in C.O.R.D. (Central Ontario Regimental Depot) a facility in England used to assemble men and to store and administer equipment and materials.

End of Military Service section.⁴

     The military service file of Sgt. Wallace Arthur Johnston identified his father as Rev. Arthur Harold Johnston.⁵
     Arthur Harold Johnston was described as United Church Minister.²
     He was commonly known as Harold.²

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Arthur Harold Johnston⁶

     She was born circa 1891 at Huron Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.¹ Sarah married Arthur Harold Johnston on 8 June 1921 at Huron Twp., Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008190.^2,1
     The military service file of Sgt. Wallace Arthur Johnston identified his mother as Jean MacTavish.³
     She was commonly knownas Jean.^2,4
     Sarah Jane MacTavish was described as Teacher circa 1974.²

     He was born circa 1857 at Ontario, Canada.³ Robert married Keziah F. Lockwood on 7 December 1881 at London, Ekfrid Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007211.^3,4
     Robert Hare died in 1943.⁴
     The following article appeared in the Regina, Saskatchewan The Leader-Post, 8 December 1931 :

     In the obituary of Keziah F. Lockwood, who died 2 August 1952, her husband, Robert Hare, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     He was born in April 1832 at Indiana, USA.^2,6,3,4 John married Martha Helen Langdale on 3 June 1858 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^7,8,2,6,3,9
     John D. Bostic died on 15 April 1904.¹⁰
     John D. Bostic was buried at Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.¹⁰
     He was also known as John D. Bastic according to his son's death registration.¹¹
     John D. and Martha Bostic appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 6 July 1860, described as a farmer. Their son, Charles, was listed as living with them.²
     John and Martha Bostic appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 1870 Their children: Charles and Robert, were listed as living with them.¹²
     John D. and Martha Bostic appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 11 June 1880, described as working in a furniture factory. Their children: Robert and Charley, were listed as living with them.³
     The following article appeared in the Lawrenceburg, Indiana The Lawrenceburg Register, 5 September 1889 :

     John D. Bostic appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Manchester Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Robert L. and Alice L. Bostic, listed as a landlord.⁴ In the death registration of Charles Hill Bastic, who died on 29 December 1932, John D. Bastic was identified as his father.¹¹
     Research notes (2 October 2010):

     He was born on 23 March 1922 at London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.^4,5
     Sgt. Wallace Arthur Johnston died on 24 January 1943 at Isle of Islay, Argyllshire, Scotland, at age 20 during WWII, in a plane crash.^1,6,5
     Wallace Arthur Johnston was buried on 28 January 1943 at New Parish Churchyard, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyllshire, Scotland, Grave reference: Grave 646.^6,5
     

Canadian Military Service - WWII

     Wallace Arthur Johnston began military service on 15 April 1941 at the age of 19 at London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada, joining the Royal Canadian Air Force. Upon completion of his training he was a Pilot Officer assigned to 246 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. He was assigned regimental number J/17427.^6,5      Sgt. Wallace Arthur Johnston was killed during air operations on 24 January 1943 at Loch Indaal, Argyllshire, Scotland. The nature and purpose of the flight was classified as "during a day sortie involving a night landing" on a "secret" mission.

They were in a Short S.25 Sunderland which was a British flying boat patrol bomber. Nine crew members were killed and three were injured. The accident occurred at the end of a patrol of 12 hours and 45 minutes.

His promotion to Flying Officer had been pending at the time of his death, so according to standard practice, it was posthumously made effective the day before his death.

According to the "Report On Flying Accident Or Forced Landing Not Attributable To Enemy Action" in his service file, Capt. Levers (S.A.A.F) was 1st Pilot and he was 2nd Pilot.

Captain Levers survived and was interviewed from his "SickQuarters." Abstracts from the report follow:
Part A (remarks on circumstances)
Accident occurred at night when aircraft was approaching to land on Flare Path. Aircraft crashed 50 (Fifty) yards from shore. Flare path consisted of three boats all carrying festoon lights. Depth charges exploded.

Part B (contributing factors)
Aircraft believed to have struck house on beach with port float...Flare path not laid in Normal Position due to Sea Conditions. Pilot was aware of this and was warned not to overshoot. Landing was Emergency as pilot had stated he had insufficient fuel to accept diversion to Lugh (sic) Erne.

Part C (general remarks)
Court of Enquiry being held to investigate accident

Remarks by Station Commander
From hearsay evidence it is though (sic) that some of the crew were killed assisting others from the aircraft. Also that the Home Guard put in good work. Recommendations, if any, will be considered at the end of the C of I.

Other information gleaned from his file:
In a letter to his father, Rev. A. H. Johnston of Mitchell, ON, dated Feb 23, 1944, Air Secretary, Group Captain James A. Sharpe wrote that "There appears to be no authentic basis for this version (of assisting other crew members) of the accident reported by Flying Officer Graham." It is unclear who F. O. Graham was since he was not listed as a crew member.
     His service file identified his parents as Rev. Arthur Harold Johnston and Jean MacTavish. His siblings were listed as James Wilson Johnston and Keith Atkins Johnston.
End of Military Service section.⁵

     He was born on 13 June 1926 at Malden Twp., Essex County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,2 James married G. June Morgan.⁴
     James Wilson Johnston was buried at West Bothwell Cemetery, Bothwell, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada.^5,6
     James Wilson Johnston died in 1988.⁶
     The military service file of Sgt. Wallace Arthur Johnston identified his siblings as James Wilson Johnston and Keith Atkins Johnston; The nature and purpose of the flight was classified as "during a day sortie involving a night landing" on a "secret" mission.

They were in a Short S.25 Sunderland which was a British flying boat patrol bomber. Nine crew members were killed and three were injured. The accident occurred at the end of a patrol of 12 hours and 45 minutes.

His promotion to Flying Officer had been pending at the time of his death, so according to standard practice, it was posthumously made effective the day before his death.

According to the "Report On Flying Accident Or Forced Landing Not Attributable To Enemy Action" in his service file, Capt. Levers (S.A.A.F) was 1st Pilot and he was 2nd Pilot.

Captain Levers survived and was interviewed from his "SickQuarters." Abstracts from the report follow:
Part A (remarks on circumstances)
Accident occurred at night when aircraft was approaching to land on Flare Path. Aircraft crashed 50 (Fifty) yards from shore. Flare path consisted of three boats all carrying festoon lights. Depth charges exploded.

Part B (contributing factors)
Aircraft believed to have struck house on beach with port float...Flare path not laid in Normal Position due to Sea Conditions. Pilot was aware of this and was warned not to overshoot. Landing was Emergency as pilot had stated he had insufficient fuel to accept diversion to Lugh (sic) Erne.

Part C (general remarks)
Court of Enquiry being held to investigate accident

Remarks by Station Commander
From hearsay evidence it is though (sic) that some of the crew were killed assisting others from the aircraft. Also that the Home Guard put in good work. Recommendations, if any, will be considered at the end of the C of I.

Other information gleaned from his file:
In a letter to his father, Rev. A. H. Johnston of Mitchell, ON, dated Feb 23, 1944, Air Secretary, Group Captain James A. Sharpe wrote that "There appears to be no authentic basis for this version (of assisting other crew members) of the accident reported by Flying Officer Graham." It is unclear who F. O. Graham was since he was not listed as a crew member.²
     He was graduated with his B.A ; M.A; PH.D.¹
     He was commonly known as Jim.¹ James Wilson Johnston crossed the border on a temporary visit on 22 September 1947 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA. He was a student going to Brown University in Providense, RI.³

     He was born in 1932.²
     Keith Atkins Johnston died in 1995.³
     The military service file of Sgt. Wallace Arthur Johnston identified his siblings as James Wilson Johnston and Keith Atkins Johnston; The nature and purpose of the flight was classified as "during a day sortie involving a night landing" on a "secret" mission.

They were in a Short S.25 Sunderland which was a British flying boat patrol bomber. Nine crew members were killed and three were injured. The accident occurred at the end of a patrol of 12 hours and 45 minutes.

His promotion to Flying Officer had been pending at the time of his death, so according to standard practice, it was posthumously made effective the day before his death.

According to the "Report On Flying Accident Or Forced Landing Not Attributable To Enemy Action" in his service file, Capt. Levers (S.A.A.F) was 1st Pilot and he was 2nd Pilot.

Captain Levers survived and was interviewed from his "SickQuarters." Abstracts from the report follow:
Part A (remarks on circumstances)
Accident occurred at night when aircraft was approaching to land on Flare Path. Aircraft crashed 50 (Fifty) yards from shore. Flare path consisted of three boats all carrying festoon lights. Depth charges exploded.

Part B (contributing factors)
Aircraft believed to have struck house on beach with port float...Flare path not laid in Normal Position due to Sea Conditions. Pilot was aware of this and was warned not to overshoot. Landing was Emergency as pilot had stated he had insufficient fuel to accept diversion to Lugh (sic) Erne.

Part C (general remarks)
Court of Enquiry being held to investigate accident

Remarks by Station Commander
From hearsay evidence it is though (sic) that some of the crew were killed assisting others from the aircraft. Also that the Home Guard put in good work. Recommendations, if any, will be considered at the end of the C of I.

Other information gleaned from his file:
In a letter to his father, Rev. A. H. Johnston of Mitchell, ON, dated Feb 23, 1944, Air Secretary, Group Captain James A. Sharpe wrote that "There appears to be no authentic basis for this version (of assisting other crew members) of the accident reported by Flying Officer Graham." It is unclear who F. O. Graham was since he was not listed as a crew member.¹
     His name was also recorded as Dr. Keith Aiken Johnston.²
     Keith Atkins Johnston was described as M.D. circa 1974.²
     In the obituary of Meredith Margaret Johnston who died 1 August 2012, her father, Dr. Keith Johnston, was listed as predeceased.³