| Regimental number | 965 |
| Place of birth | Fermanagh, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 36 New Sneddon Street, Paisley, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas McGowan, 36 New Sneddon Street, Paisley, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 20 February 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGOWEN John |
