| Regimental number | 1686 |
| Place of birth | Bute, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.6 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth O'Connell, same address |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 10 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand), Adelaide, 14 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | Salisbury Pioneer Catholic Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, O'CONNELL Austin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
