| Regimental number | 466 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Law |
| Address | 'The Manse', Armidale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs E J Johnstone, 'The Manse', Armidale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in 5th Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Brigade Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For gallant conduct and consistently good work, especially on the Eaucourt L'Abbaye, Gueudecourt front.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 169, 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: Military Cross 'Work at Estrees on 28-29 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: discharged, 31 May 1942 as N201 Colonel, 2nd Australian Motor Brigade. |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as JOHNSTON. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JOHNSTONE John Lorimer Gibson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
