| Regimental number | 6525 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Asst cook |
| Address | 143 Gould Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, A W Howden, 18 Clifton Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 7 August 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 8 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 September 1917 |
| Date of death | 29 March 1953 |
| Place of burial | Carlton Cemetery |