| Regimental number | 680 |
| Place of birth | Northampton, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Sedan, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E McDonald, 4 South Terrace, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6800 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Margha', 18 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right shoulder), Adelaide, 5 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McDONALD William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
