McDONNELL, Col. John, C.B. (1909), Pi.. A. (ret.). Educ: Stoneyhurst College; R. M. Academy. Joined R.A., 1872; Captain, 1881: Major, 1889: Lieut.-Col., 1897: Col., 1901. Served Afghan War, 1879-1880; commanded the Artillery, 6th Division, Boer War, 1900; severely wounded at Klip Kraal; Commandant R. Hibernian Military School, Dublin, 1914-22.: son of Luke John McDonnell, D.L., of Dublin; b. 1851; m. 1890, Pauline, dau. of late Col. Hannay, and widow of Capt. Charles Milford, 23rd Royal Welsh Fus., and has issue one son. Clubs: Naval and Military, London; Kildare Street, Dublin; Royal St. George Yacht, Kingstown.