| Regimental number | 6848A |
| Place of birth | Falkirk, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. S.R. McDonald, 13 Richmond Terrace, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 20th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 22 November 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 9 January 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 8 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McDONALD James Henry Francis |