| Regimental number | 215 |
| Place of birth | Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | St Patrick's (Catholic) College, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fitter and turner |
| Address | 37 Mills Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Donovan, 37 Orr Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Wounded at Cape Helliers |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Chatby War Memorial Cemetery (Row H, Grave No. 92), Egypt. |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 49 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John Joseph and Mary DONOVAN, Polin Station Coburg, Victoria. Born at Melbourne, Victoria |
| Family/military connections | He was a member of Coburg Harriers and Melbourne District Football Club. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |