| Regimental number | 40 |
| Place of birth | Cowdenbeath Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 494 Beaufort Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Margaret Dow, 500 Beaufort Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 10 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 40A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 July 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Joh James Dow on NR |