
| Regimental number | 940 |
| Place of birth | Purnim Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Purnim, via Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McDonald Snr, Purnim, via Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |