| Regimental number | 830 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Police constable |
| Address | Pentridge, Coburg, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W R McDonald, Pentridge, Coburg, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 20 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 December 1918 |