| Regimental number | 18 |
| Place of birth | Geelong West Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 3 Cope Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Parents, James, Ann Cowley, 3 Cope Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 18 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1919 |
| Date of death | 28 October 1970 |
| Place of burial | Geelong East Cemetery |