| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Address | 11 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | William Downing, 11 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 1st Signal Troop (1st Light Horse Brigade) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Signal Troop |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 December 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Edward Wilham Downing on NR |