| Regimental number | 2203 |
| Place of birth | Apsley, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Morea, via Goroke, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.9 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine McDonald, Morea, via Goroke, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karolla', 25 November 1917; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, right elbow, excising), Melbourne, 22 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Third given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Stephen. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 63 |
| Place of burial | Apsley Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McDONALD Joseph William Stephens |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
