| Regimental number | 2347 |
| Place of birth | Coolaney, Sligo, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wood turner |
| Address | Dora Creek, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Jane Donaghy, Goodwood Island, Chatsworth PO, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked, Sydney, 22 August 1916; disembarked, Plymouth, England, 13 October 1919; taken on strength of Hurdcott Command Depot, 13 October 1916; marched into No.3 Camp, Parkhouse, 31 October 1916; marched out to Pioneer Training Bn, Perham Downs, 9 November 1916; appointed Lance Corporal, 18 January 1917; reverts to rank of Private, 25 January 1917. Proceeded overseas to France via Folkestone, 24 October 1917; marched into 1st Australian Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 25 January 1917; proceeded to join unit, 18 March 1917; taken on strength of 13 Bn from 4th reinforcements, 18 January 1917; appointed Lance Corporal, 3 October 1917; proceeded on leave to the United Kingdom, 26 January 1918; rejoined Bn, 11 February 1918. To 2nd Army Anti-Gas School, Wisques, 11 June 1918; admitted to 18th Casualty Clearing Station (influenza), 18 June 1918; to Ambulance Train No. 26, 19 June 1918; to 2nd Australian General Hospital, Boulogne, 19 June 1918; admitted to 1st Convalescent Depot, 25 June 1918; marched out to Base, 30 June 1918; marched into Australian Infantry Base Depot, Havre, 4 July 1918; marched out to unit, 8 July 1918; rejoined Bn, 4 August 1918; to be Corporal, 30 October 1918; proceeded on leave to the United Kingdom, 12 January 1919; rejoined Bn, 30 January 1919; marched out for return to Australia, 10 April 1919; marched out to England, 17 April 1919; marched into Longbride Deverill, 18 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Port Darwin', 12 June 1919; disembarked, Sydney, 27 July 1919; discharged, Sydney, 11 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DONAGHY Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
