
| Regimental number | 86 |
| Place of birth | Skipton Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rainbow via Dimboola, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Cowan, Inverleigh via Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |