| Regimental number | 2851 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | William McDonald, Brookstead via Pittsworth, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W McDonald, Brookstead via Pittsworth, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 16 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 16 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 1 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1919 |