| Regimental number | 2302 |
| Place of birth | Dalby Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway employee |
| Address | North Hughenden, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E M Nowland, North Hughenden, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Military District 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 3rd Supplement (15 May 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 (27 August 1917). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a successful operation against two enemy strong points with two heavy trench mortars. He reconnoitred the situation, and got his guns into position where they came under a heavy enemy barrage, and one of his mortars was put out of action just before the time of opening fire. He repaired it with great skill, and carried out a successful bombardment. Owing to this careful preparation he carried out the operation without a single casualty and inspired his men throughout by his coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 32854 Driver Claude Leo NOWLAND, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 16 June 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
