| Regimental number | 2794 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Granville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23,1 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Florence Isabella Down, High Street, Granville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of eyesight, 'now fixed') |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 29 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 86 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DOWN George Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
