Hello Mack, thanks for your reply, i've been researching G.W.Downing for his great niece, as you say it will be frustrating for her knowing her g/uncle is in there somewhere, i will email her the photo and if by some chance she can identify him i will let you know, meantime anyone else viewing this has any information regarding G.W. Downing would love to hear from you, i have his MIC and his service records.
Kind Regards Keith.