| Regimental number | 2259 |
| Place of birth | Monoghan, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 45 |
| Next of kin | Brother, R Johnston, Derryhallagh, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 5 March 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 17 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 August 1917 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JOHNSTON Robert |