| Regimental number | 191 |
| Place of birth | Perth Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Kelvin Grove, Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Peter McCowan, St Catherines Road, Perth, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Refers 2 May 1918 Recommendation date: Military Cross Refers 2 May 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when sent with his troops to reinforce a post when the enemy were threatening an attack. He led a bayonet charge, and drove off the enemy. Again the enemy attacked, but this officer, though wounded in the leg, rallied his men and successfully held the position. He set a fine example of courage and determination to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
