| Regimental number | 812 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Nambour, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Johnston, Best Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt David Lawrence Johnston on NR |
| Place of burial | Estaples Military Cemetery (Plot XXX, Row E, Grave No. 2), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 135 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
