| Regimental number | 3551 |
| Place of birth | Bega New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Crabbe's Creek via Murwillumbah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Johnston, Crabbe's Creek via Murwillumbah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For high courage and resolution shown at Noreuil in carrying a wounded comrade back through two enemy barrages. He was himself wounded on the way. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Night of 3rd/4th May these two men [2074 G.A. ROCHFORD and 3551 H.R. JOHNSTON] answered the call for volunteers to carry a wounded comrade 3/4 miles back through two enemy barrages. Fire was exceptionally heavy and the task demanded high courage and resolutions. Private JOHNSTON was himself wounded by Machine Gun fire on the way. Locality was from Sunken Road in front of Railway embankment to Dressing Station at NOREUIL.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
