| Regimental number | 2253 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Midshipman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Downing, Woodlands 304 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 20 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 14 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 February 1917 |
