| Regimental number | 2842 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Stage attendant |
| Address | Corner of Francis Street and Marine Terrace, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Sister, B Arnold, corner of Francis Street and Marine Terrace, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Le Peuplier Military Cemetery (Row A, Grave No 1), Caestre, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 65 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Micah and Maud DOWNES |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |