| Regimental number | 394 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tungamah, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tungamah, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Howden, Tungamah, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 876 Pte Lachlan John HOWDEN, 21st Bn, returned to Australia, 22 February 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked, 28 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOWDEN William Henry |