| Regimental number | 5821 |
| Place of birth | Lyra, Queensland |
| School | State School |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Springvale, Lyra via Stanthorpe, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Johnston, Crosshill, Banandian, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Messines, Belgium |
| Age at death | 19.10 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot II, Row F, Grave No. 46), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 76 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Jane JOHNSTON, Cross Hill, Ballandean, Queensland. Native of Lyra, Queensland |
| Family/military connections | Nephew Pte 5587 John Robert McGregor, 5th Pioneers, died of wounds Pozieres 20 July 1916 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
