| Regimental number | 1831 |
| Place of birth | Falia, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cleve, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.8 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Isabella Ettridge, Holder Station, West Coast, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 5124 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Canberra', 23 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, jaw: severe), Adelaide, 4 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Happy Valley Cemetery, Port Lincoln, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOWSHIRE Robert John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
