| Regimental number | 1862 |
| Place of birth | Co Clare, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Brisbane GPO, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Honora Downes, Hector Street, Kilbrush, Co Clare, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Served for 8 years in the Royal Garrison Artillery (India and Malta). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/3/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Remount Unit |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Embarked Sydney, 20 November 1915. Found guilty, 31 December 1915, of being drunk in a cafe: awarded forfeiture of 1 day's pay. Admitted to Bungalow Hospital, Maadi, 30 January 1916 (sustained injuries); discharged to duty and rejoined unit, 8 February 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Seang Bee', from Suez, Egypt, 29 April 1916; disembarked Sydney, 31 May 1916; discharged, 19 June 1916 (demobilisation of unit). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DOWNES John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
