| Regimental number | 30681 |
| Place of birth | Port Augusta, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | 41 Walkerville Terrace, Gilberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, G D Downing, 41 Walkerville Terrace, Gilberton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 20 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 23 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |
