| Regimental number | 55 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Ringwood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas B Howship, Ringwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 14 December 1918 |
| Date of death | 21 February 1966 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |