| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Survey draughtsman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel H McDonald, Ormea Palmer Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 57th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
