Regimental number | 14336 |
Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Telegraphist |
Address | Cardenia Road, Garden Vale, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, percy Johnston, Cardenia Road, Garden Vale, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 1st Australian Wireless Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/16/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Morea on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Signal Squadron Wireless |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during two attacks at Ramadi on 28 and 29 September 1917. He carried on the good work under heavy fire and under most trying circumstances. During previous operations he has rendered most valuable assistance and displayed marked coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |