Framed Certificate - CQMS (Colour Sergeant) Douglas McNaught Johnstone, # 29049, 16th Battalion, CEF,who was Mentioned in Despatch to General Alexander Haig on 13 November 1916 for gallant and distinguished services in the field. He was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal on 1 January, 1918 in the Great War. From the London Gazette dated 16 April 1918: 29049 R.Q.M.3. D. McN. Johnstone, Inf. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has done consistent good work since the early part of the campaign. He has always carried out his duties with courage and ability and shown the utmost devotion to the needs of the men of the battalion. Johnstone served in the 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles from 1904 to 1911, the 72nd Regiment (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada) from 1911 to 1914, the 16th Battalion, CEF (First Contingent) from 1914 to 1919 and in the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada from 1921 to 1947.