| Regimental number | 201 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 105 Hambleton Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Robertson Addison, 105 Hambleton Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | CSM |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 38th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 38th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 22 November 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 9 May 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADDISON Donald McGaw |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
