| Regimental number | 634 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mowbray Terrace, East Brisabane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Swayne, Mowbray Terrace, East Brisabane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 14 November 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 19 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 January 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John Bowdich |
