| Regimental number | 1571 |
| Place of birth | Townsville, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | Mitchell Street, Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C Johnston, Mitchell Street, Townsville, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 475 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JOHNSTON William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
