| Regimental number | 5579 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | 152 Canning Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Dowling, 152 Canning Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3537 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |