Wallace Abel Downs (November 12, 1855 – February 12, 1908) was an American colonel who participated in the Spanish–American War.

Pleasant Military Academy and after graduation, he moved to New York City to become a contractor and where he would found the Hutchinson Manufacturing Company and became its secretary and treasurer.

Downs was also known for have raised fifty Masons at the East, making it one of the most successful lodges at New York City.

[4] He was initially stationed at Camp Black, Hempstead before being transferred to Ybor City and shipped out to Cuba where the regiment would see active combat against the Spanish Army.

[5] On May 31, 1898, Downs was promoted to Colonel and given command of the regiment and would subsequently see active combat at the Battle of San Juan Hill and the Siege of Santiago.