| Regimental number | 2358 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Close Street, West Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James McDonald, Close Street, West Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 30 May 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Date of death | 24 April 1973 |
| Place of burial | Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park |