| Regimental number | 1982 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Walter Johnston (brother), Nyah via Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Johnston, Tyntynder South via Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on 27 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
