| Regimental number | 52690 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Arlington Street, Banksia, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Eliza Croll, c/o P G Palmer, 4 Marshall's Cottage, Karaka, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the New Zealand Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rockdale, New South Wales |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orari', 16 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 19 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROLL Douglas Hector Macdonald |