| Regimental number | 2284 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Armidale, New South Wales |
| School | Armidale Public School |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Guyra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Bower, Filbuster via Armidale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2282 Private Henry Richard BOWER, 33rd Battalion, returned to Australia 4 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front: Disembarked Plymouth 9 January 1917; proceeded overseas to France 28 March 1917; marched in to Australian Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 31 March 1917; marched out to front 20 April 1917 and taken on strength of 33rd Battalion. Wounded in action 15 October 1917; admitted to 7th Combined Clearing Hospital (Gun shot wound, face); transferred to 6th Convalescent Depot 18 October 1917. Marched out to base depot 21 IOctober 1917; marched out to front 3 November 1917 and rejoined unit. Proceeded on leave to England 2 March 1918; rejoined unit from leave 23 March 1918. Wounded in action second occasion (gassed) 18 April 1918; admitted to 12th Casualty Clearing Station 20 April 1918; Admitted to 16th General Hospital, Le Treport. Marched out to convalescent depot 15 August 1918; rejoined his unit 14 September 1918 Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Baptist Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
