| Regimental number | 1805 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | St George, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Clara May Redpath, Rossall Street, Fendalton, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Warwick, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations on the morning of the 6th September 1918, in front of TINCOURT, No. B1805, Private WILLIAM HENRY BOWEN, showing utter disregard of personal safety, and with great pluck and dash, led an attack upon an enemy Post which was holding up his Platoon. Under fire from at least four Machine Guns and man Snipers, he successfully guided a party around to their flank, while the remainder of the Platoon were engaging the enemy in front with Lewis Guns, thus succeeding in putting the enemy to flight at this point, and inflicting severe losses on them. Throughout the whole operations, he showed great bravery and resource, and set an exceptionally fine example to the rest of the men, under most trying circumstances, which greatly increased their morale.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
