| Regimental number | 870 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Grace Street, Herberton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Joseph O'Donnell, Herberton PO, Herberton, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 18 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |