| Regimental number | 1883 |
| Place of birth | Bourke Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Super Rep Railways, Vic |
| Address | Horsham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Brother, John McDonald, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 26 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on 16 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 January 1919 |