| Regimental number | 2460 |
| Place of birth | Lilydale Victoria |
| Religion | PTE |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Matthew Cowan, Smeaton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 10 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A52 Surada on 16 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 July 1919 |
