| Regimental number | 747 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 8 Canterbury Street, Yarraville, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 192 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie M. Sutherland, 8 Canterbury Street, Yarraville, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected on account of teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D sailed on two ships, HMAT A62 Wandilla, 9th November 1915 from Melbourne, and HMAT A41 Bakara, 5 November 1915, from Melbourne. It is not possible to tell from the Embarkation Roll on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Sidney spelt Sydney |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 24 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 28 Match 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War I: Service No T20236. |
| Sources | NAA: B884, SUTHERLAND Donald Sidney |