| Regimental number | 501 |
| Place of birth | Lismore New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, G.P. Donovan, Lismore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 25 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 December 1918 |
