Floyd Ellwood Johnston was born 07 April 1921 on the family's farm in Malheur Co., Oregon where they raised onions, chickens and goats. The farm had been homesteaded July 10, 1918. Floyd was the fourth, and youngest, child born to the family.
Malheur County was created February 17, 1887 from the southern portion of Baker County. The county was named after the Malheur River that flowed through the area. Peter Skene Ogden, a Hudson's Bay Company trader, referred to this river in his journal as "Riviere au Malheur" which translates as "Unfortunate River." It was given this name because during an expedition into the Snake River country in 1825-1826, property and furs hidden in the area were discovered and stolen.
Malheur County is located in the southeast corner of Oregon. It is bordered by Baker County on the north, the State of Idaho on the east, the State of Nevada on the south, and Harney and Grant Counties on the west. Malheur County is the second largest county in the state with 9,874 square miles.
Floyd was christened in the Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
June 19, 1930 he was found living in the home at 1029 W. 6th Street in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho with his parents Earl C. and Pearl, brothers, Clare and Arthur and sister, Calista. According to the 1930 US Federal Census, they owned the home they lived in, but did not own a radio; he was 9 years old and born in Oregon. His father's occupation was shown as a salesman.
He attended Weiser schools between September 1927 and May 1941.
Floyd's mother, Pearl, passed away 13 Oct 1939 from breast cancer. He always regretted that she did not live to see him graduate from high school.
He graduated high school in 1941 and after graduation went into trade school and studied to be a machinist.
From March 1942 till October 1st of the same year he used his training when he was employed at U.S.C.S. Puget Sound Navy Yard, in Bremerton, Washington as a machinist.
On October 16 of the same year, at the age of 21 years and 6 months, he reported for duty at the Navy Recruiting Station in Boise, Idaho, having married the love of his life, Eleanor Hire, the day before. Floyd and Eleanor spent their first night as a married couple at the Idanha Hotel in Boise, Idaho. After he reported for duty, the couple returned to Weiser to Eleanor's parent's home to await his deploy on the October 24th.
He was authorized leave from October 17th to the 23rd when he reported for duty at Farragut Navel Training Station, Bonner County, Idaho. He was trained there in boot camp which he completed December 26, 1942. He reported to the U.S. Naval Training Station in San Diego, California on January 8, 1943 and attended Group lll Machinists School which he completed on April 30, 1943.
He boarded the USS Holland on May 21st and was transferred to duty at the U.S. Submarine Base at Midway Island where he worked as a machine shop operator on all shop machinery and repaired pumps and vales. He cut gears but did no broaching. While there, his daughter, Karen Louise, was born back home on November 17, 1943 in Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.
July 9, 1944, he was transferred to U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, where he remained until July 21, 1945. He was upgraded to MM 2/C and served 12 months in the Machine shop; 4 months in the Tool & Die Shop and 8 months machine shop issue tool man; operating an engine lathe to turn out special tools.
He left U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor and returned to Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington on August 8, 1945 via San Francisco, California and was discharged.
When he came home he saw his daughter, Karen, for the first time.
Floyd, Eleanor and Karen lived in Bremerton until Eleanor and Karen went back to Weiser to await the birth of the second child, a son, born 10 July 1946. They named him Floyd Dale Johnston.
He worked as a civilian from October 1945 to September 1950 as a dairy truck driver for E.T. Water, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
8/29/47: Reenlisted this date to serve for four (4) years in Class V-6 USNR as MMS2 and issued orders to Inactive Duty under Commandant 13th Naval District. Home address was Route # 3, Weiser, Idaho.
Military - Midway Island -
Flick was 24 years old when he re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy. According to the Combustrainpac Qualification Card recorded on June 14, 1945 in Flick's military records, his hobby was music and he had studied for 4 years. He played the clarinet and was in a band during high school.
On the same report, he stated that the jobs that he had held before enlisting in the navy were a machinist, truck driver and worked at a service station. He hoped to find a job in civil service after the war.
The family moved to San Francisco to live while Floyd did his second tour of duty.
31 August 1950 his records were transferred to U.S. Navy Recruiting Station, Portland, Ore., for assignment to involuntary active duty.
On May 18, 1951, Floyd was authorized to wear the Korean Service Medal for duty on board this vessel (U.S.S. Ajax) during period from 4/18/1951 to 5/18/1951. Auth: ComNavFe Dispatch 0107207 of April 1951.
August 25, 1951 Floyd stated: I do not desire to extend my enlistment or reenlist in the U.S. Navy. Even though, his current enlistment was involuntarily extended for a period of twelve (12) full months. The expiration of new enlistment date was August 28, 1952.
On September 12, 1951 he completed one day instruction in fire fighting at Fire Fighting School, U.S. Naval Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan.
December 18, 1951 he was released from active duty, and was honorably discharged August 28, 1952.
This article appeared in the Weiser American on December 31, 1951.
F. Johnston Discharged
Flick Johnston, son of Earl Johnston, arrived home Sunday, December 23. He has been discharged from the Navy where he served as a reserve machinist mate. He also served in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston plan to make their home in Weiser.
Floyd's father passed away on 25 Jun 1952 at 6 am in the Holy Rosary Hospital, Ontario, Malheur Co., Oregon from congestive heart failure. He had been sick with a cold that had settled in his ears.
October 8, 1952 a third child, a daughter, was born.
Floyd enjoyed hunting and chariot racing music and singing with his youngest daughter in the car and on trips.
Idaho Daily Statesman
March 9, 1973
Entered into Eternal Rest
Tuesday, March 6, 1973
Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston
Services for Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston, 51, of 207 East Forty-Seventh, who died of natural causes Tuesday at a Boise Hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Relyea Mortuary Chapel by the Rev. Joe Wagon of the First Christian Church, Interment will be at Hillcrest in Weiser.
Born April 7, 1921, at Malheur City, Ore., he was reared and schooled in Weiser. He married the former Eleanor Hire Oct. 15, 1942, of Weiser. He served with the U.S. Armed forces in both World War II and the Korean War.
In 1959 he moved to Boise where he was self-employed as a truck driver. He was a member of the Christian Church in Weiser. Surviving are his wife at home; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Dealy, Seattle, and Miss Rene Johnston, Boise; a son, Dale Johnston, Ft. Carson, Colo; two brothers, Edwin Johnston, Seattle, and Arthur Johnston, Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Adams, Weiser; and two grandsons, Russell Jay & Roger Sean Dealy, both of Seattle.
Pallbearers will be Palmo Maynard, Norman Rogers, Carmen Loveland, Ted Powers, Glenn Brogger and Rocky Carpenter. The family suggests memorial to the Mountain States Tumor Institute.
Home From Highlights of Washington Co., Idaho
1941 to 1943
p. 12
Johnston, Floyd E. Oct. '42--Fireman 1/c navy machinest, Fleet P.O., San Francisco; Eleanor Johnston, wife.
Malheur County was created February 17, 1887 from the southern portion of Baker County. The county was named after the Malheur River that flowed through the area. Peter Skene Ogden, a Hudson's Bay Company trader, referred to this river in his journal as "Riviere au Malheur" which translates as "Unfortunate River." It was given this name because during an expedition into the Snake River country in 1825-1826, property and furs hidden in the area were discovered and stolen.
Malheur County is located in the southeast corner of Oregon. It is bordered by Baker County on the north, the State of Idaho on the east, the State of Nevada on the south, and Harney and Grant Counties on the west. Malheur County is the second largest county in the state with 9,874 square miles.
Floyd was christened in the Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
June 19, 1930 he was found living in the home at 1029 W. 6th Street in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho with his parents Earl C. and Pearl, brothers, Clare and Arthur and sister, Calista. According to the 1930 US Federal Census, they owned the home they lived in, but did not own a radio; he was 9 years old and born in Oregon. His father's occupation was shown as a salesman.
He attended Weiser schools between September 1927 and May 1941.
Floyd's mother, Pearl, passed away 13 Oct 1939 from breast cancer. He always regretted that she did not live to see him graduate from high school.
He graduated high school in 1941 and after graduation went into trade school and studied to be a machinist.
From March 1942 till October 1st of the same year he used his training when he was employed at U.S.C.S. Puget Sound Navy Yard, in Bremerton, Washington as a machinist.
On October 16 of the same year, at the age of 21 years and 6 months, he reported for duty at the Navy Recruiting Station in Boise, Idaho, having married the love of his life, Eleanor Hire, the day before. Floyd and Eleanor spent their first night as a married couple at the Idanha Hotel in Boise, Idaho. After he reported for duty, the couple returned to Weiser to Eleanor's parent's home to await his deploy on the October 24th.
He was authorized leave from October 17th to the 23rd when he reported for duty at Farragut Navel Training Station, Bonner County, Idaho. He was trained there in boot camp which he completed December 26, 1942. He reported to the U.S. Naval Training Station in San Diego, California on January 8, 1943 and attended Group lll Machinists School which he completed on April 30, 1943.
He boarded the USS Holland on May 21st and was transferred to duty at the U.S. Submarine Base at Midway Island where he worked as a machine shop operator on all shop machinery and repaired pumps and vales. He cut gears but did no broaching. While there, his daughter, Karen Louise, was born back home on November 17, 1943 in Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.
July 9, 1944, he was transferred to U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, where he remained until July 21, 1945. He was upgraded to MM 2/C and served 12 months in the Machine shop; 4 months in the Tool & Die Shop and 8 months machine shop issue tool man; operating an engine lathe to turn out special tools.
He left U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor and returned to Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington on August 8, 1945 via San Francisco, California and was discharged.
When he came home he saw his daughter, Karen, for the first time.
Floyd, Eleanor and Karen lived in Bremerton until Eleanor and Karen went back to Weiser to await the birth of the second child, a son, born 10 July 1946. They named him Floyd Dale Johnston.
He worked as a civilian from October 1945 to September 1950 as a dairy truck driver for E.T. Water, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
8/29/47: Reenlisted this date to serve for four (4) years in Class V-6 USNR as MMS2 and issued orders to Inactive Duty under Commandant 13th Naval District. Home address was Route # 3, Weiser, Idaho.
Military - Midway Island -
Flick was 24 years old when he re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy. According to the Combustrainpac Qualification Card recorded on June 14, 1945 in Flick's military records, his hobby was music and he had studied for 4 years. He played the clarinet and was in a band during high school.
On the same report, he stated that the jobs that he had held before enlisting in the navy were a machinist, truck driver and worked at a service station. He hoped to find a job in civil service after the war.
The family moved to San Francisco to live while Floyd did his second tour of duty.
31 August 1950 his records were transferred to U.S. Navy Recruiting Station, Portland, Ore., for assignment to involuntary active duty.
On May 18, 1951, Floyd was authorized to wear the Korean Service Medal for duty on board this vessel (U.S.S. Ajax) during period from 4/18/1951 to 5/18/1951. Auth: ComNavFe Dispatch 0107207 of April 1951.
August 25, 1951 Floyd stated: I do not desire to extend my enlistment or reenlist in the U.S. Navy. Even though, his current enlistment was involuntarily extended for a period of twelve (12) full months. The expiration of new enlistment date was August 28, 1952.
On September 12, 1951 he completed one day instruction in fire fighting at Fire Fighting School, U.S. Naval Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan.
December 18, 1951 he was released from active duty, and was honorably discharged August 28, 1952.
This article appeared in the Weiser American on December 31, 1951.
F. Johnston Discharged
Flick Johnston, son of Earl Johnston, arrived home Sunday, December 23. He has been discharged from the Navy where he served as a reserve machinist mate. He also served in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston plan to make their home in Weiser.
Floyd's father passed away on 25 Jun 1952 at 6 am in the Holy Rosary Hospital, Ontario, Malheur Co., Oregon from congestive heart failure. He had been sick with a cold that had settled in his ears.
October 8, 1952 a third child, a daughter, was born.
Floyd enjoyed hunting and chariot racing music and singing with his youngest daughter in the car and on trips.
Idaho Daily Statesman
March 9, 1973
Entered into Eternal Rest
Tuesday, March 6, 1973
Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston
Services for Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston, 51, of 207 East Forty-Seventh, who died of natural causes Tuesday at a Boise Hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Relyea Mortuary Chapel by the Rev. Joe Wagon of the First Christian Church, Interment will be at Hillcrest in Weiser.
Born April 7, 1921, at Malheur City, Ore., he was reared and schooled in Weiser. He married the former Eleanor Hire Oct. 15, 1942, of Weiser. He served with the U.S. Armed forces in both World War II and the Korean War.
In 1959 he moved to Boise where he was self-employed as a truck driver. He was a member of the Christian Church in Weiser. Surviving are his wife at home; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Dealy, Seattle, and Miss Rene Johnston, Boise; a son, Dale Johnston, Ft. Carson, Colo; two brothers, Edwin Johnston, Seattle, and Arthur Johnston, Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Adams, Weiser; and two grandsons, Russell Jay & Roger Sean Dealy, both of Seattle.
Pallbearers will be Palmo Maynard, Norman Rogers, Carmen Loveland, Ted Powers, Glenn Brogger and Rocky Carpenter. The family suggests memorial to the Mountain States Tumor Institute.
Home From Highlights of Washington Co., Idaho
1941 to 1943
p. 12
Johnston, Floyd E. Oct. '42--Fireman 1/c navy machinest, Fleet P.O., San Francisco; Eleanor Johnston, wife.
Floyd Ellwood Johnston was born 07 April 1921 on the family's farm in Malheur Co., Oregon where they raised onions, chickens and goats. The farm had been homesteaded July 10, 1918. Floyd was the fourth, and youngest, child born to the family.
Malheur County was created February 17, 1887 from the southern portion of Baker County. The county was named after the Malheur River that flowed through the area. Peter Skene Ogden, a Hudson's Bay Company trader, referred to this river in his journal as "Riviere au Malheur" which translates as "Unfortunate River." It was given this name because during an expedition into the Snake River country in 1825-1826, property and furs hidden in the area were discovered and stolen.
Malheur County is located in the southeast corner of Oregon. It is bordered by Baker County on the north, the State of Idaho on the east, the State of Nevada on the south, and Harney and Grant Counties on the west. Malheur County is the second largest county in the state with 9,874 square miles.
Floyd was christened in the Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
June 19, 1930 he was found living in the home at 1029 W. 6th Street in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho with his parents Earl C. and Pearl, brothers, Clare and Arthur and sister, Calista. According to the 1930 US Federal Census, they owned the home they lived in, but did not own a radio; he was 9 years old and born in Oregon. His father's occupation was shown as a salesman.
He attended Weiser schools between September 1927 and May 1941.
Floyd's mother, Pearl, passed away 13 Oct 1939 from breast cancer. He always regretted that she did not live to see him graduate from high school.
He graduated high school in 1941 and after graduation went into trade school and studied to be a machinist.
From March 1942 till October 1st of the same year he used his training when he was employed at U.S.C.S. Puget Sound Navy Yard, in Bremerton, Washington as a machinist.
On October 16 of the same year, at the age of 21 years and 6 months, he reported for duty at the Navy Recruiting Station in Boise, Idaho, having married the love of his life, Eleanor Hire, the day before. Floyd and Eleanor spent their first night as a married couple at the Idanha Hotel in Boise, Idaho. After he reported for duty, the couple returned to Weiser to Eleanor's parent's home to await his deploy on the October 24th.
He was authorized leave from October 17th to the 23rd when he reported for duty at Farragut Navel Training Station, Bonner County, Idaho. He was trained there in boot camp which he completed December 26, 1942. He reported to the U.S. Naval Training Station in San Diego, California on January 8, 1943 and attended Group lll Machinists School which he completed on April 30, 1943.
He boarded the USS Holland on May 21st and was transferred to duty at the U.S. Submarine Base at Midway Island where he worked as a machine shop operator on all shop machinery and repaired pumps and vales. He cut gears but did no broaching. While there, his daughter, Karen Louise, was born back home on November 17, 1943 in Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.
July 9, 1944, he was transferred to U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, where he remained until July 21, 1945. He was upgraded to MM 2/C and served 12 months in the Machine shop; 4 months in the Tool & Die Shop and 8 months machine shop issue tool man; operating an engine lathe to turn out special tools.
He left U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor and returned to Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington on August 8, 1945 via San Francisco, California and was discharged.
When he came home he saw his daughter, Karen, for the first time.
Floyd, Eleanor and Karen lived in Bremerton until Eleanor and Karen went back to Weiser to await the birth of the second child, a son, born 10 July 1946. They named him Floyd Dale Johnston.
He worked as a civilian from October 1945 to September 1950 as a dairy truck driver for E.T. Water, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
8/29/47: Reenlisted this date to serve for four (4) years in Class V-6 USNR as MMS2 and issued orders to Inactive Duty under Commandant 13th Naval District. Home address was Route # 3, Weiser, Idaho.
Military - Midway Island -
Flick was 24 years old when he re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy. According to the Combustrainpac Qualification Card recorded on June 14, 1945 in Flick's military records, his hobby was music and he had studied for 4 years. He played the clarinet and was in a band during high school.
On the same report, he stated that the jobs that he had held before enlisting in the navy were a machinist, truck driver and worked at a service station. He hoped to find a job in civil service after the war.
The family moved to San Francisco to live while Floyd did his second tour of duty.
31 August 1950 his records were transferred to U.S. Navy Recruiting Station, Portland, Ore., for assignment to involuntary active duty.
On May 18, 1951, Floyd was authorized to wear the Korean Service Medal for duty on board this vessel (U.S.S. Ajax) during period from 4/18/1951 to 5/18/1951. Auth: ComNavFe Dispatch 0107207 of April 1951.
August 25, 1951 Floyd stated: I do not desire to extend my enlistment or reenlist in the U.S. Navy. Even though, his current enlistment was involuntarily extended for a period of twelve (12) full months. The expiration of new enlistment date was August 28, 1952.
On September 12, 1951 he completed one day instruction in fire fighting at Fire Fighting School, U.S. Naval Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan.
December 18, 1951 he was released from active duty, and was honorably discharged August 28, 1952.
This article appeared in the Weiser American on December 31, 1951.
F. Johnston Discharged
Flick Johnston, son of Earl Johnston, arrived home Sunday, December 23. He has been discharged from the Navy where he served as a reserve machinist mate. He also served in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston plan to make their home in Weiser.
Floyd's father passed away on 25 Jun 1952 at 6 am in the Holy Rosary Hospital, Ontario, Malheur Co., Oregon from congestive heart failure. He had been sick with a cold that had settled in his ears.
October 8, 1952 a third child, a daughter, was born.
Floyd enjoyed hunting and chariot racing music and singing with his youngest daughter in the car and on trips.
Idaho Daily Statesman
March 9, 1973
Entered into Eternal Rest
Tuesday, March 6, 1973
Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston
Services for Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston, 51, of 207 East Forty-Seventh, who died of natural causes Tuesday at a Boise Hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Relyea Mortuary Chapel by the Rev. Joe Wagon of the First Christian Church, Interment will be at Hillcrest in Weiser.
Born April 7, 1921, at Malheur City, Ore., he was reared and schooled in Weiser. He married the former Eleanor Hire Oct. 15, 1942, of Weiser. He served with the U.S. Armed forces in both World War II and the Korean War.
In 1959 he moved to Boise where he was self-employed as a truck driver. He was a member of the Christian Church in Weiser. Surviving are his wife at home; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Dealy, Seattle, and Miss Rene Johnston, Boise; a son, Dale Johnston, Ft. Carson, Colo; two brothers, Edwin Johnston, Seattle, and Arthur Johnston, Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Adams, Weiser; and two grandsons, Russell Jay & Roger Sean Dealy, both of Seattle.
Pallbearers will be Palmo Maynard, Norman Rogers, Carmen Loveland, Ted Powers, Glenn Brogger and Rocky Carpenter. The family suggests memorial to the Mountain States Tumor Institute.
Home From Highlights of Washington Co., Idaho
1941 to 1943
p. 12
Johnston, Floyd E. Oct. '42--Fireman 1/c navy machinest, Fleet P.O., San Francisco; Eleanor Johnston, wife.
Malheur County was created February 17, 1887 from the southern portion of Baker County. The county was named after the Malheur River that flowed through the area. Peter Skene Ogden, a Hudson's Bay Company trader, referred to this river in his journal as "Riviere au Malheur" which translates as "Unfortunate River." It was given this name because during an expedition into the Snake River country in 1825-1826, property and furs hidden in the area were discovered and stolen.
Malheur County is located in the southeast corner of Oregon. It is bordered by Baker County on the north, the State of Idaho on the east, the State of Nevada on the south, and Harney and Grant Counties on the west. Malheur County is the second largest county in the state with 9,874 square miles.
Floyd was christened in the Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
June 19, 1930 he was found living in the home at 1029 W. 6th Street in Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho with his parents Earl C. and Pearl, brothers, Clare and Arthur and sister, Calista. According to the 1930 US Federal Census, they owned the home they lived in, but did not own a radio; he was 9 years old and born in Oregon. His father's occupation was shown as a salesman.
He attended Weiser schools between September 1927 and May 1941.
Floyd's mother, Pearl, passed away 13 Oct 1939 from breast cancer. He always regretted that she did not live to see him graduate from high school.
He graduated high school in 1941 and after graduation went into trade school and studied to be a machinist.
From March 1942 till October 1st of the same year he used his training when he was employed at U.S.C.S. Puget Sound Navy Yard, in Bremerton, Washington as a machinist.
On October 16 of the same year, at the age of 21 years and 6 months, he reported for duty at the Navy Recruiting Station in Boise, Idaho, having married the love of his life, Eleanor Hire, the day before. Floyd and Eleanor spent their first night as a married couple at the Idanha Hotel in Boise, Idaho. After he reported for duty, the couple returned to Weiser to Eleanor's parent's home to await his deploy on the October 24th.
He was authorized leave from October 17th to the 23rd when he reported for duty at Farragut Navel Training Station, Bonner County, Idaho. He was trained there in boot camp which he completed December 26, 1942. He reported to the U.S. Naval Training Station in San Diego, California on January 8, 1943 and attended Group lll Machinists School which he completed on April 30, 1943.
He boarded the USS Holland on May 21st and was transferred to duty at the U.S. Submarine Base at Midway Island where he worked as a machine shop operator on all shop machinery and repaired pumps and vales. He cut gears but did no broaching. While there, his daughter, Karen Louise, was born back home on November 17, 1943 in Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.
July 9, 1944, he was transferred to U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, where he remained until July 21, 1945. He was upgraded to MM 2/C and served 12 months in the Machine shop; 4 months in the Tool & Die Shop and 8 months machine shop issue tool man; operating an engine lathe to turn out special tools.
He left U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor and returned to Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington on August 8, 1945 via San Francisco, California and was discharged.
When he came home he saw his daughter, Karen, for the first time.
Floyd, Eleanor and Karen lived in Bremerton until Eleanor and Karen went back to Weiser to await the birth of the second child, a son, born 10 July 1946. They named him Floyd Dale Johnston.
He worked as a civilian from October 1945 to September 1950 as a dairy truck driver for E.T. Water, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.
8/29/47: Reenlisted this date to serve for four (4) years in Class V-6 USNR as MMS2 and issued orders to Inactive Duty under Commandant 13th Naval District. Home address was Route # 3, Weiser, Idaho.
Military - Midway Island -
Flick was 24 years old when he re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy. According to the Combustrainpac Qualification Card recorded on June 14, 1945 in Flick's military records, his hobby was music and he had studied for 4 years. He played the clarinet and was in a band during high school.
On the same report, he stated that the jobs that he had held before enlisting in the navy were a machinist, truck driver and worked at a service station. He hoped to find a job in civil service after the war.
The family moved to San Francisco to live while Floyd did his second tour of duty.
31 August 1950 his records were transferred to U.S. Navy Recruiting Station, Portland, Ore., for assignment to involuntary active duty.
On May 18, 1951, Floyd was authorized to wear the Korean Service Medal for duty on board this vessel (U.S.S. Ajax) during period from 4/18/1951 to 5/18/1951. Auth: ComNavFe Dispatch 0107207 of April 1951.
August 25, 1951 Floyd stated: I do not desire to extend my enlistment or reenlist in the U.S. Navy. Even though, his current enlistment was involuntarily extended for a period of twelve (12) full months. The expiration of new enlistment date was August 28, 1952.
On September 12, 1951 he completed one day instruction in fire fighting at Fire Fighting School, U.S. Naval Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan.
December 18, 1951 he was released from active duty, and was honorably discharged August 28, 1952.
This article appeared in the Weiser American on December 31, 1951.
F. Johnston Discharged
Flick Johnston, son of Earl Johnston, arrived home Sunday, December 23. He has been discharged from the Navy where he served as a reserve machinist mate. He also served in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston plan to make their home in Weiser.
Floyd's father passed away on 25 Jun 1952 at 6 am in the Holy Rosary Hospital, Ontario, Malheur Co., Oregon from congestive heart failure. He had been sick with a cold that had settled in his ears.
October 8, 1952 a third child, a daughter, was born.
Floyd enjoyed hunting and chariot racing music and singing with his youngest daughter in the car and on trips.
Idaho Daily Statesman
March 9, 1973
Entered into Eternal Rest
Tuesday, March 6, 1973
Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston
Services for Floyd E. (Flick) Johnston, 51, of 207 East Forty-Seventh, who died of natural causes Tuesday at a Boise Hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Relyea Mortuary Chapel by the Rev. Joe Wagon of the First Christian Church, Interment will be at Hillcrest in Weiser.
Born April 7, 1921, at Malheur City, Ore., he was reared and schooled in Weiser. He married the former Eleanor Hire Oct. 15, 1942, of Weiser. He served with the U.S. Armed forces in both World War II and the Korean War.
In 1959 he moved to Boise where he was self-employed as a truck driver. He was a member of the Christian Church in Weiser. Surviving are his wife at home; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Dealy, Seattle, and Miss Rene Johnston, Boise; a son, Dale Johnston, Ft. Carson, Colo; two brothers, Edwin Johnston, Seattle, and Arthur Johnston, Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Adams, Weiser; and two grandsons, Russell Jay & Roger Sean Dealy, both of Seattle.
Pallbearers will be Palmo Maynard, Norman Rogers, Carmen Loveland, Ted Powers, Glenn Brogger and Rocky Carpenter. The family suggests memorial to the Mountain States Tumor Institute.
Home From Highlights of Washington Co., Idaho
1941 to 1943
p. 12
Johnston, Floyd E. Oct. '42--Fireman 1/c navy machinest, Fleet P.O., San Francisco; Eleanor Johnston, wife.
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