| Regimental number | 11 |
| Place of birth | Wollongong New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Port Kembla, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Downie, Port Kembla, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 25 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Light Horse Brigade 4, Ammunition Reserve |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/110/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 22 June 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 8850 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 February 1917 |