| Regimental number | 4247 |
| Place of birth | Braidwood New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Byron Street, Bangalow, North Coast, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. McDonnell, Bangalow, North Coast, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Consistent marked courage and devotion to duty; also for gallant act of rescue.' (East of Ypres September-October 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations from September 20th and October 7th, 1917 East of YPRES this N.C.O. has continuously shown marked courage and devotion to duty at all times carrying out his duties with the utmost coolness and determination. One instance of this occurred while the Battalion was proceeding from the support trenches under an enemy barrage. One of his comrades was found to be missing. Without hesitation and regardless of personal safety, knowing that he had almost passed the barrage zone, he returned to the shelled area and rescued the man, who was dazed and concussed and brought him into safety.'
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |