Norman Vaughan J. Downey (1892–1973)
Norman Vaughan Joseph Downey, c 1916 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
NORMAN VAUGHAN JOSEPH DOWNEY was born on 1st February, 1892, a t Waverley, near Sydney, the son of the late Mr. L. G. Downey and Mrs. H. A. Downey. He was educated at the Christian Brothers College, Gympie, Queensland.
Joining the Bank’s service at Gympie on 21st January, 1909, he was transferred to Goondiwindi in August, 1911, and to Bundaberg in July, 1912, and was promoted to teller in March, 1915.
Norman Downey enlisted on 29th January, 1916, and was allotted to the 41st Battery, 11th Brigade of the Australian Field Artillery. He was promoted to sergeant on 26th July, 1919.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, DOWNEY N V J (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Downey, Norman Vaughan J. (1892–1973)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/downey-norman-vaughan-j-23215/text32414, accessed 10 May 2025.
Norman Vaughan Joseph Downey, c 1916 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1 February,
1892
Waverley, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
3 January,
1973
(aged 80)
Concord, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
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