| Regimental number | 2234 |
| Place of birth | Deptford, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Timber worker |
| Address | Bruthen PO, Bruthen, East Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Donelly, Bruthen PO, Bruthen, East Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 28 April 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 5 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 June 1919 |