| Regimental number | 191 |
| Place of birth | Baramba, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Barambah, Goomeri, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Downing, Barambah, Goomeri, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be James Downing on NR |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
| Place of burial | Guards's Cemetery (Plot C, Row X, Grave No. 2), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 118 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents; Robert and Cecilia DOWNING, Baramba, Goomeri, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
