| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Sharebroker |
| Address | Boulder, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 51 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs K M Johnston, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | LCOL |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', sixth Supplement, No. 29919 (25 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1116 (25 July 1917). Recommendation date: Companion of the Order St.Michael and St.George Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
CMG Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front |