| Regimental number | 1004 |
| Place of birth | South Australia |
| Place of birth | Alberton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Coburg Street, Alberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M.A.S. Howie, Coburg Street, Alberton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in 76th Bn, Citizen Military Forces; transferred to AIF. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Amanda HOWIE. Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Kanowna', 11 May 1916; discharged (medically unfit: rheumatic fever, pleurisy, pneumonia), Adelaide, 31 October 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 34 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOWIE Roy Clifford |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
