William Edward JOHNSTON

Regimental number2682
Place of birthOrbost Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressOrbost, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, William Johnston, Orbost, Victoria
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919