| Regimental number | 1564 |
| Place of birth | Gulargambone, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Gulargambone PO, Gulargambone, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 6' 0.75" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Sowden, Gulargambone PO, Gulargambone, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Disembarked Alexandria ex Mudros (Gallipoli evacuation), 9 January 1916. Appointed Driver, Transport Section, 15 March 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 18 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 25 March 1916. Admitted to 6th Field Ambulance, 14 May 1916 (injured ankle); transferred to 2nd Australian Divisional Rest Station; discharged to unit, 20 May 1916. On leave to United Kingdom, 12 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 30 October 1918. Proceeded to England for return to Australia, 15 January 1919; marched in to No. 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veney, 16 January 1919; marched out to 2nd Training Brigade, 7 February 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked Sydney, 31 May 1919; discharged, 30 July 1919. 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
