| Regimental number | 701 |
| Place of birth | Whyte Yarcowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Address | Lamaroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Mary Dowd, Sarson Road, Semaphore, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Postal Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Wilfred John Dowd on NR |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |