| Regimental number | 2651 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 20 Arthur Street, Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Hird, 20 Arthur Street, Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 39th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 22 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 9 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Hector McDonald |
