| Regimental number | 398 |
| Place of birth | Kensington England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Drapery packer and steward |
| Address | c/o Mrs Taylor, Fullerton Street, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick W Cowen, c/o Mrs Taylor, Fullerton Street, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This W.O. was responsible for touch being kept with the next unit, advancing in a fog. He was eminently successful, and, moreover, single handed rushed a machine gun nest, capturing eight of the crew, though the gun was got away. He subsequently organized a party to clean up a valley, and made many prisoners. He did splendid work throughout the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |