| Regimental number | 2846 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 42 Lochne Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, S H Johnston, 42 Lochne Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack on POLYGON WOOD, east of YPRES on 20/21st September, 1917, although twice wounded during the advance, Pte. JOHNSTON, remained in the Inf. B. position until the unit was relieved and worked continuously in consolidating the captured position. He also volunteered to carry messages through heavy hostile artillery barrage. Throughout the action he set a fine standard of devotion to duty and steadiness under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
