
| Regimental number | 1658 |
| Place of birth | Dunkeld, Victoria |
| Other Names | John Townson |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bee farmer |
| Address | Noorendoo, Dunkeld, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Cameron, Noorendoo, Dunkeld, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |