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Jack Albert JOHNSTON

Regimental number7564
Place of birthStrathalbyn South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressCranbrook, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Edward Johnston, Cranbrook, Western Australia
Enlistment date14 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 29 June 1917
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Recommendation date: 5 July 1918

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)

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