| Regimental number | 8/2189 |
| Place of birth | Dundedin |
| Address | c/o J Commings, Riverton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs R Forsyth, Kaikorai, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 24 Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Pte |
| Final unit | Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Riverton Cemetery (Section 52, Block F) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Margaret McGregor Johnston |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Fifth |