| Regimental number | 6254 |
| Place of birth | Victoria |
| School | St Augustine's (Catholic) School, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Trimmer |
| Address | 64 Nelson Street, Yarraville,Vic |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Donovan, 64 Nelson Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 8 years in Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Norwich Cemetery (54, 704), Norfolk. |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 72 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Hannah DONOVAN, husband of Elizabeth DONOVAN, 7 Creig Street, Seddon, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |