| Regimental number | 4994 |
| Place of birth | Kilmore, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Kilmore, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Sylvester Bowers, Kilmore, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 3 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 April 1918 |