| Regimental number | 2578 |
| Place of birth | Wodonga Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Western Hill, Albury, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Johnston, Western Hill, Albury, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 8 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Napier on 17 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 June 1918 |
| Date of death | 14 January 1948 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |