Senator Archie Johnston

Senator Archie Johnston was born at Woodleigh, PEI on June 12^th, 1924 to the son of the Lieutenant Colonel Ernest W. Johnston and his wife the late Jane Montgomery. Senator Johnston attended Irishtown School, Prince of Wales College, Ontario Technical College, and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Senator Johnston resides in Kensington PEI with his wife Phelicia. Senator Johnston has three sons, and one daughter.  Senator Archie Johnston served in World War 2. Senator Archie Johnston’s decision to join the military wasn’t a really big decision. When freedom is at stake.....country comes first.  Senator Johnston remembers coming home from college and finding out his cousin was killed in the war.  A few years later Johnston met his cousin’s friend and then having his father Colonel Ernest W. Johnston serving in the war, his decision was finally made up.  Senator Archie Johnston was a Royal Air Force Bomber. Senator Johnston remembers being at the end of the air craft, no heat, and 20,000 feet up not being able to move, cramped doors flying open, wind trying to pull him out. After returning from the war he was awarded several medals. Senator Johnston was awarded the DSO, DFM, and medals for participating.

After the war Senator Johnston was a founder of Woodleigh Replicas located in Burlington, PEI. Senator Johnston also received an award for the leader and entrepreneur in tourism.  After that Senator Johnston served as a Senator with the Jean Chretien Government. Senator Johnston has also written a book every year since his 80^th birthday. He has written 6 books so far.


Carolyn Crossman