| Regimental number | 1220 |
| Place of birth | Myrniong Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Myrniong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Gilbet Cowan, Myrniong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |