Herbert Charles DOWNING

Regimental number786
Place of birthBristol, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSalesman
Address23 Jenkins Street, South Fremantle, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs E B Downing, 23 Jenkins Street, South Fremantle, Western Australia
Previous military service11th AGA
Enlistment date21 June 1916
Place of enlistmentFremantle, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameHeavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/49/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll36th AHAB
FateReturned to Australia 1 June 1919
Date of death25 May 1943
Place of burialFremantle Cemetery