
| Regimental number | 797 |
| Place of birth | Prahran Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 28 Alfred Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick C. Towns, 28 Alfred Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 49th Aust Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| 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 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |