| Regimental number | 5206 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 219 Balwarra Road, Pyrmont, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J A Cowan, 219 Balwarra Road, Pyrmont, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
| Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row B, Grave No. 12), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 160 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parent : Charles and Jane COWAN, 69 Fig Street, Ultimo, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
