| Regimental number | 3268 |
| Place of birth | Kingston, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gauge Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Ada Walterton, High Street, Kings, Langley, Herts, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Dunuegan Castle', 13 March 1918; discharged Brisbane, 23 July 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Ballina Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SOWDEN James John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
