| Regimental number | 1279A |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Postal assistant |
| Address | 50 Hannell Street, Wickham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4.25" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles McGilvery, 50 Hannell Street, Wickham, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 39th Field Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | 2nd Australian Flying Squadron, 3rd Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | NAA File gives date of embarkation as 22 December 1916 on board HMAT 'Persic'. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGILVERY Harry Donald Lionel |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
