| Regimental number | 27467 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 175 Princess Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, J D McDonald, 175 Princess Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 4 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 20 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 20 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |