| Regimental number | 48063 |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J N O'Donnell, High Street, Carterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Turakina on |
| Final rank | Temporary Sergeant |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | kia |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
| Place of burial | Cross Roads Cemetery (Plot II, Row F, Grave No 18), Fontaine-au-Bois, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Wife: Kate O'Donnell, High Street, Carterton |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and coolness during the operations on the right of Hebuterne on the morning of the 27th March 1918. In charge of a section of 20 men, the enemy surrounded his party, calling on them to surrender. Lance Corporal O'Donnell at once charged the enemy with bayonet and, calling on his party to follow him, succeeded in driving the enemy back, inflicting heavy casualties. His magnificent example greatly inspired his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 33 |