Robert Johnston (naval officer)

Robert Johnston
Captain Robert Johnston R.N
Born
Robert Johnston

(1792-03-09)9 March 1792
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died8 September 1882(1882-09-08) (aged 90)
Occupation(s)Naval Officer, Grazier
Years active1805–1870s
SpouseFrances Weller
Children15 (8 Adopted)[1]

Captain Robert Johnston, R.N. (born 9 March 1792 – 8 September 1882) was an early Australian Navy Officer. Born in Sydney, Johnston grew up in the early colonial days of New South Wales and entered the British Navy at a young age, and was the first Native-Born Australian to do so. He was present during many battles including Battle of Corunna and the Siege of Cádiz. He remained attached to the Navy late into his years until he was no longer required.[2]

  1. ^ "Tree View - Robert Johnston - People Australia". peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au.
  2. ^ "Obituary - Robert Johnston - Obituaries Australia". oa.anu.edu.au.