| Regimental number | 415 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Purser |
| Address | 4 Electra Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, H G Down, 4 Electra Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 2, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/7/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 July 1919 |