John Alexander Johnston

John Alexander Johnston
Member of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C.
In office
January 24, 1910 – July 19, 1913
PresidentWilliam Howard Taft
Preceded byHenry Litchfield West
Succeeded byOliver Peck Newman
Personal details
Born(1858-02-22)February 22, 1858
DiedJanuary 5, 1940(1940-01-05) (aged 81)
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Henrietta Vandergrift (1888–1930)
Zella McCallister (1932–1936)
Alma materUnited States Military Academy
OccupationMilitary officer
Civilian awardsCommander Legion of Honor
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1879–1903, 1917–1919
RankBrigadier General
Commands153rd Depot Brigade
34th Division
68th Brigade
Northeast Department
Battles/warsWorld War I
Military awardsDistinguished Service Medal
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John Alexander Johnston (22 February 1858 – 5 January 1940) was an American military officer and commissioner of the District of Columbia born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He served as a brigadier general during World War I.