| Regimental number | 1462 |
| Place of birth | Ararat, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | 94 Grantham Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs C Bryant, 94 Grantham Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 15 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 29 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 May 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Roy John Donnelly on NR |
| Date of death | 19 May 1959 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |