| Regimental number | 480 |
| Place of birth | Morpeth, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Matthew Bowes, Morpeth, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 26 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 February 1915 |