| Regimental number | 5784 |
| Place of birth | Brighton Vic |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Cashier |
| Address | 62 Sutherland Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Brother, L McA Howden, 98 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 22 September 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
