| Regimental number | 188 |
| Place of birth | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Milkman |
| Address | c/o F. Forsdike, St. Lucia, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Louisa Dowse, c/o Carlton Club Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Imperial Camel Corps |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Stated to be Victor Fairfax Dowse on NR |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Place of burial | Minia War Memorial Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 4), Egypt. |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 10 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles and louisa DOWSE, Guthrie Street, Paddington, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
