| Regimental number | 553 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Talbot, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | High Street, Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.4 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, P W Bowe, High Street, Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Citizen Military Forces (Compulsory Military Training scheme). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service, Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine. Discharged from the AIF on being appointed to the Indian Army, 19 October 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOWE Roy William |