| Regimental number | 2462 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.5 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane McDonald, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 11 months in the 24th Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Corps Workshop |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 21 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S72078. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McDONALD Reginald Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
