| Regimental number | 661 |
| Place of birth | Orange New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | 9 Rosedale Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs I Powter, Marine Parade, Watson's Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 6th AGA |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the battery position had to be vacated, this man, with one N.C.O., remained behind under heavy fire, and rescued stores necessary to put the guns in action in their new position. On a later occasin, these same two men maintained communication by signalling lamp between the F.O.O. and the battery position, under very heavy fire, enabling effective fire to be brought on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4919 Pte Ernest Lachlan POWTER, 53rd Bn, died of wounds, 1 November 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |