| Regimental number | 172 |
| Place of birth | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Other Names | BOWDEN, W |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, W H Bowden, 229 Leith Street, North Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Eastern Hill, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Name given on RoH circular as William BOWDEN, 6th Bn. Enlisted 18 August 1914. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Krithia, Cape Helles, Gallipoli |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 46 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
