| Regimental number | 3909 |
| Place of birth | Jarrahdale Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fitter and engineer |
| Address | Rottnest Island, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John James O'Donoghue, Rottnest Island, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 15 October 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 8 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 12 February 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 January 1919 |