| Regimental number | 1705 |
| Place of birth | Eltham Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rosemont, Kangaroo Grounds, Eltham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Johnston, Rosemont, Kangaroo Grounds, Eltham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September near BELLICOURT when his company came under heavy Machine Gun fire from an enemy strong post he displayed the greatest courage and initiative in dealing with the situation. He led a party of bombers and Lewis Gunners and by skilful leadership worked his party round the post and drove off the enemy-inflicting severe casualties and capturing two Machine guns. by his boldness and initiative at a critical period he secured the flank of the Battalion and enabled the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |