| Regimental number | 11756 |
| Other Names | DOWNS |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Letter carrier |
| Address | Carisbrook, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F Botten, Carisbrook, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This soldier has acted in the cacacity of Brigade Runner for the period 16th/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918, and has at all times without exception exhibited the greatest gallantry, daring and devotion to duty in the delivery of despatches entrusted to him. In this particular time he has never once failed or even delayed delivery, and frequently he has been obliged to pass through heavy barrages of H.E. and gas-shell in the performane of the important duty allotted to him. Further, on several occasions he was the first to volunteer to go out on particularly dangerous runs, thereby showing a devotion to duty and most praiseworthy example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
