| Regimental number | 700 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 46 Alma Road, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Brother, H Oconnell, 46 Alma Road, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 22 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 September 1915 |
| Date of death | 8 February 1959 |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Place of burial | Red Cliffs Cemetery, Victoria |