| Regimental number | 5565 |
| Place of birth | Torquay England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Lower South Gate, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edmond John Cowling, Lower South Gate, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 22 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 9 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 |