| Regimental number | 3573 |
| Place of birth | Purnim Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Langwarrin PO, Langwarrin, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Macdonald, Langwarrin PO, Langwarrin, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although slightly wounded, he volunteered to accompany an officer on patrol. Later, although himself wounded a second time, he assisted in rescuing a wounded comrade.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 447 Pte Donald McDONALD, 21st Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Frankston Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
