| Regimental number | 2733 |
| Place of birth | Sugarloaf New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Sugar Loaf, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Laura Bower, Sugar Loaf, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Lambton, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 24 March 1918 (gassed). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 11 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOWER Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
