| Regimental number | 2304 |
| Place of birth | Venus Bay, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | William Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Ann McDonald, William Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Imperial Camel Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Willochra', 8 March 1917; disembarked Adelaide, 25 April 1917; discharged (medically unfit: chronic bronchitis), Adelaide, 26 September 1917. War service: 1 year 248 days (of which 287 days were abroad) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (6 West 4), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McDONALD Alexander James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
