| Regimental number | 1896 |
| Place of birth | Charleville Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Address | Yelarbon, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McDonnell, Yelarbon, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |