| Regimental number | 168 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | St. Leonards, 188 Albury Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | P. Gowans, 188 Albury Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 September 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be William John Gowans on NR |
