| Regimental number | 7171 |
| Place of birth | Townsville Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Johnston, Hermit Park, Townsville, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 17 July 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Canberra on 16 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 November 1918 |