| Regimental number | 2336 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Roxborough Street, Lorn, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Johnston, Lorn, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 14th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 25 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916 |