| Regimental number | 1825 |
| Place of birth | Thornton Heath, Surrey, England |
| School | Nelson College, Blackheath, London, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 29 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 47 Blackshaw Road, Tooting, England |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A E Cowles, 47 Blackshaw Road, Tooting, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Querrieu near Corbie, France |
| Age at death | 38 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 38 |
| Place of burial | Querrieu British Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 32), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 110 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Charlotte COWLES; husband of Agnes E. COWLES, 17 Walrond Street, Mitcham Lane, Streatham, London, England. Native of London |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
