| Regimental number | 3381 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27.4 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S.W. Johnston, Alfred Street, Sandgate, nr Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Originally enlisted, February 1915; discharged prior to embarkation ('Unlikely to become an efficient Soldier), 15 July 1915. War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JOHNSTON Samuel Walker |