| Regimental number | 6244 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Jumbunna, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr H J Dowel, Jumbunna, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1375 Corporal Frederick Henry DOWEL, 20th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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