| Regimental number | 938 |
| Place of birth | Blanffshire |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Johnston, Kirktown Cottage, Alva Banffshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 10 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 July 1918 |