| Regimental number | 15/108 |
| Address | 144 Owen Street, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Captain Johnston, 144 Owen Street, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Headquarters |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty at Messines on the 7th, 8th, and 9th June 1917. Rifleman Johnston was the only Company Runner surviving the assault, and during the 39 hours following, he repeatedly carried despatches through a very heavy shellfire. By his determination and courage his Company Commander was able to maintain constant communication with Battalion Headquarters.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Headquarters/Main Body |