| Regimental number | 2639 |
| Place of birth | Carrabobla New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John G Downie, Wolsley Park via Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 20 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 January 1916 |
