| Regimental number | 510 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Narvik, Norway |
| Place of birth | Narvak, Norway |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 24 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Address | 67 Berry Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Ova Johnson, Narvik, Norway |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name spelt John Andrews Ovesen on Nominal Roll. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Cremated: Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
