| Regimental number | 872 |
| Place of birth | Waverley New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical fitter |
| Address | 76 Leichhardt Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Downs, 76 Leichhardt Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 21st Australian Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 17 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 872B |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 |