| Regimental number | 820 |
| Place of birth | Castlemaine, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 4 Hodgson Street, West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Alfred Walton Bowman, 4 Hodgson Street, West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 7 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 April 1916 |