| Regimental number | 1776 |
| Place of birth | Cooma, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 781 Illawarra Road, Marrickville, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B McDonagh, 781 Illawarra Road, Marrickville, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Army Medical Corp, 2 years no discharge (Volunteer) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Morvada', 4 January 1919; disembarked Sydney, 18 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 27 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SAMPSON David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
