| Regimental number | 3245 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Henry Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, T J Bowen, Henry Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 29 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3245A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 June 1916 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2275 Pte Leonard John BOWEN, 31st Bn, died of disease, 12 October 1916. |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |