| Regimental number | 5170 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Brother, George Johnston, Finch Hatten, Mackay, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 11 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 February 1918 |