| Regimental number | 1783 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.8 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie Donaldson, Lamb Hill Place, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1783A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged in London |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DONALDSON William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
