| Regimental number | 396 |
| Place of birth | Kyabram, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wakiti Creek via Kotupna, Victoria |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W R Down, Wakiti Creek via Kotupna, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 4, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/9/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal) Work near Framerville on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack near FRAMERVILLE on 11th August, 1918, Corporal Down's services were invaluable. When his officer was badly wounded, he took charge of the sub-section and at great personal risk moved between his guns, supervising consolidation. He later tended wounded under heavy fire in the open in a most calm and gallant manner. During the attack on the 9th August, he also proved himself an exceptionally devoted N.C.O.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
