| Regimental number | 2646 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 143 Collin Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Whitfield, 143 Collin Street, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Francis and Elizabeth WHITFIELD |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 5 November 1918; disembarked Perth, 24 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 14 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHITFIELD Donald Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
