| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Whitehaven England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Parkhill, Lanefield, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Johnston, Parkhill, Lanefield, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 6th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Consistent gallantry in action and devotion to duty during period February-September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt James Danson Johnston on NR |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
