| Regimental number | 1980 |
| Place of birth | Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.10 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rachel Isabel Rowntree, Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3119 Pte Alfred Irving ROWNTREE, 43rd Bn, died of wounds, 12 February 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 2 September 1918 (shell wound, left leg; fractured tibia: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 19 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 2 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Ardrossan Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROWNTREE John Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
