| Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engraver, draughtsman |
| Address | 105 Verdon Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Fowler, 105 Verdon Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'On 9th August 1918, between the villages of Vauvillers and Lihons, he was in command of a company supporting the front line company on the right during the attack on enemy positions. Just forward of Vauvillers the battalion came under very heavy machine gun fire, making advance impossible. The company commander of the right line company became a casualty with many officers and men. He at once appreciated the situation, pressed forward, and reorganized the front company, took command of both companies, and with great courage and vigour continued the advance, driving the enemy from strong positions
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |