| Regimental number | 12708 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.5 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Donovan, Yackandandah PO, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Light Horse, Victoria; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Unit name | Army Service Corps Reinforcement 21 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/105/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Luise', 21 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 16 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 20 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DONOVAN Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
