| Regimental number | 506 |
| Place of birth | Laang, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Laang, near Panmure, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs James Johnstone, Laang, Arundel PO, near Panmure, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Veterinary Hospital, 8th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Castalia', 13 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 30 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 22 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JOHNSTONE William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
