| Regimental number | 856 |
| Place of birth | Spring Bay Tas |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Spring Bay, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Howells, Spring Bay, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Walter John |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 52 |
| Place of burial | Triabunna Cemetery, Tasmania |