James JOHNSTON

Regimental number158
Place of birthGlasgow Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBlacksmith
Address'Anembo', Byrnes Street, Marrickville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, R Johnston, 'Anembo', Byrnes Street, Marrickville, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name1st Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Croix de Guerre


Recommendation date: "29 August 1918

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 22 September 1918"

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918