| Regimental number | 870 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 'Kiltie', Braemar Street, Essendon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Father, William downing, 11 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
