
| Regimental number | 16157 |
| Place of birth | Horsham, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Ouyen, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Dowdy, Ouyen, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 17 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5368 Pte William Edward DOWDY, 6th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 April 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Mildura Cemetery, Victoria |