| Regimental number | 23 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | 33 Brougham Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Thomas Donovan, 33 Brougham Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Carlton Cemetery |